AnxietyNCT07155876
Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy
A study of Anxiety and Labor Pain, run by Baptist Health South Florida at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
To explore the effect of aromatherapy in laboring patients with pain, anxiety, and/or nausea/vomiting. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Anxiety, Labor Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 138 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2025to 24 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Pregnant patients at least 18 years old in spontaneous labor or induction of labor (despite transitioning into a caesarean section)
Who cannot join
- Patients who are unable to detect scents/odors
- Patients with known allergies to aromatherapy and/or its components
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy Inhalation for Managing Pain, Anxiety, and Nausea/Vomiting Throughout the Laboring Process
To explore the effect of aromatherapy in laboring patients with pain, anxiety, and/or nausea/vomiting.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Labor Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
- Being tested
- Aromatherapy plus standard of care, Standard of Care Only
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders, Labor Pain, Nausea, Vomiting
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Aromatherapy plus standard of careOther
The participant is offered an aromatherapy scented tab that is attached to their gown based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting):
- Pain or anxiety: lavender or lavender sandalwood,
- Nausea/vomiting: orange ginger, or
- Despite the type of discomfort, the participant may request the alternate scent if the scent offered is not to their liking.
Plus, the patient receives SoC for treatment based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician.
Standard of Care OnlyOther
Participant receives symptom management medications for pain, nausea/vomiting, and/or anxiety as prescribed by the physician.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group: Education video | Experimental | The participant receives aromatherapy plus standard of care (SoC) for treatment based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician. Receives: Other: Aromatherapy plus standard of care |
| Control group: Standard of Care | Other | The patient receives SoC for treatment of based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician. Receives: Other: Standard of Care Only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Relief of nausea/vomiting
Measured in the control and intervention groups before and after receiving treatment (yes or no - presence of nausea/vomiting).
Measured: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.
Decreased anxiety
Measured before and after receiving treatment in both the control and intervention groups. Anxiety level = 0 =none, 1 = minimal (a little), 2 = moderate (medium), and 3 = severe (a lot).
Measured: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.
Pain relief (scale of 0 to 10)
Level of pain is measured before and after receiving treatment in both the control and interventions groups. Pain is measured on a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = severe pain).
Measured: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Sep 2025
- Study start15 Oct 2025
- Primary completion24 Sep 2026
- Study completion24 Sep 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AnxietyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 138 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Baptist Health South Florida
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155876
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2298893
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy Inhalation for Managing Pain, Anxiety, and Nausea/Vomiting Throughout the Laboring Process
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155876
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2298893
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Labor Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 138 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Baptist Health South FloridaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Sep 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To explore the effect of aromatherapy in laboring patients with pain, anxiety, and/or nausea/vomiting.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group: Education video | Experimental | Other: Aromatherapy plus standard of careThe participant receives aromatherapy plus standard of care (SoC) for treatment based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician. |
| Control group: Standard of Care | Other | Other: Standard of Care OnlyThe patient receives SoC for treatment of based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Pregnant patients at least 18 years old in spontaneous labor or induction of labor (despite transitioning into a caesarean section)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients who are unable to detect scents/odors
- Patients with known allergies to aromatherapy and/or its components
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Aromatherapy plus standard of careThe participant is offered an aromatherapy scented tab that is attached to their gown based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting): 1. Pain or anxiety: lavender or lavender sandalwood, 2. Nausea/vomiting: orange ginger, or 3. Despite the type of discomfort, the participant may request the alternate scent if the scent offered is not to their liking. Plus, the patient receives SoC for treatment based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician. | Other | Intervention group: Education video |
| Standard of Care OnlyParticipant receives symptom management medications for pain, nausea/vomiting, and/or anxiety as prescribed by the physician. | Other | Control group: Standard of Care |
Primary outcome
Relief of nausea/vomiting
Time frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.
Measured in the control and intervention groups before and after receiving treatment (yes or no - presence of nausea/vomiting).
Decreased anxiety
Time frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.
Measured before and after receiving treatment in both the control and intervention groups. Anxiety level = 0 =none, 1 = minimal (a little), 2 = moderate (medium), and 3 = severe (a lot).
Pain relief (scale of 0 to 10)
Time frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.
Level of pain is measured before and after receiving treatment in both the control and interventions groups. Pain is measured on a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = severe pain).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study of Anxiety and Labor Pain, run by Baptist Health South Florida at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Relief of nausea/vomiting (time frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Oct 2026.