A breath of relief? essential oils tested for wound care anxiety
NCT ID NCT07732036
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests whether inhaling a blend of Asian essential oils (Basil, Elemi, Calamansi) can reduce anxiety and pain in people with venous leg ulcers undergoing a wound-cleaning procedure called conservative sharp wound debridement. About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the aromatherapy or a placebo during their procedure. The study aims to see if this simple, drug-free approach is feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective for easing distress during wound care.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a blend of Asian essential oils (Basil, Elemi, Calamansi) delivered via inhalation stick
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain during wound care procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be no better than placebo, and some people may be sensitive to the oils.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 21 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: -≥21 years old -Venous leg ulcers requiring conservative sharp wound debridement Exclusion Criteria: * Known sensitivity or hypersensitivity to essential oils or any components in the Aromatherapy scent formulation * Allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic lung disease or any disease that impairs the sense of smell * Airway hypersensitivity to fragrances, paint/gasoline fumes or turpentine * Using aromatherapy of any kind * Taking any anti-psychotic drugs * Incapable of providing verbal/written consent * On anti-anxiety medications
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Conditions
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Locations
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Singapore General Hospital
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Singapore General Hospital
RECRUITINGSingapore, Singapore, Singapore
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