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Lavender oil massage may ease pain after lung surgery, new trial hopes

NCT ID NCT07622602

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether applying a lavender oil blend to the skin around the surgical area can improve recovery quality after lung surgery. Researchers will compare the lavender oil to plain almond oil in 124 adults. The main goal is to see if aromatherapy helps reduce pain and improve overall recovery in the first few days after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
lavender essential oil diluted in sweet almond oil
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to help people feel better and recover more comfortably after lung surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be small or no better than plain almond oil. Aromatherapy is not a substitute for standard pain care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 124 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older, * undergoing scheduled lung resection for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes * able to give free, informed, signed consent (no later than the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research) * person affiliated with or beneficiary of a social security system. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with chronic pain prior to surgery * patients undergoing daily pain relief treatment prior to surgery * patients using essential oils applied to the skin for pain relief. * In relation to aromatherapy: * history of allergy to essential oils * atopic skin * known allergies * asthma * pregnant or breastfeeding women * nut allergies (in relation to sweet almond oil) * individuals who are vulnerable or deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision * patients participating in other interventional studies on pain.

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Conditions

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Pain

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Aromatherapy Complementary therapies Pain Postoperative recovery Thoracic surgical procedures

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