Impact of Topical Aromatherapy on Postoperative Quality of Recovery After Lung Resection

Sponsor
University Hospital, Toulouse
Study ID
NCT07622602
Status
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Conditions

  • Aromatherapy
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Pain
  • Postoperative Recovery
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • topical application of the "AromaQoR" formulation — OTHER
    topical application of the "AromaQoR" formulation, containing lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) diluted to 5% in sweet almond vegetable oil around the operated area
  • topical application of sweet almond vegetable oil — OTHER
    topical application of sweet almond oil around the operated area

Study Details

The key to early surgery recovery lies in optimal and immediate control of postoperative pain. Despite standard pain management protocols, lung resection is often associated with acute, neuropathic, or chronic pain, compounded by the side effects of morphine-based treatments. In this context, aromatherapy can provide complementary support, both to alleviate pain and to improve the quality of recovery after surgery.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 3, 2026
Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2028
Completion
Jun 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
124 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Placebo Comparator: PL =placebo
    The PL group: In addition to standard pain relief treatments, the PL group will receive topical application of sweet almond oil around the operated area at 9 p.m. from day 0 to day 2.
  • Experimental: AT = aromatherapy
    The AT group: in addition to standard analgesic treatments, the AT group will receive topical application of the "AromaQoR" formulation, containing lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) diluted to 5% in sweet almond vegetable oil around the operated area at 9 p.m. from day 0 to day 2.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in the total QoR-15F [ Time Frame: day 2 ]

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