Lavender scent tested as Drug-Free nausea remedy after surgery

NCT ID NCT07176676

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether inhaling lavender essential oil can reduce nausea and vomiting after surgery under general anesthesia. About 128 patients will either receive lavender oil or standard care. The goal is to see if lavender can cut nausea by at least 10% without extra drugs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease post-surgery nausea.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center trial. The effect may be small or no better than standard care. Results may not apply to all surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nausea Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Vomiting

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PONV

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Locations

Clinical Trial Center

Alessandria, Italy, 15121, Italy