Smelling lavender for nausea after stomach surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if smelling lavender (aromatherapy) can help reduce nausea and vomiting that happens after stomach surgery. If you are between 18 and 65, had general anesthesia, and are currently feeling sick to your stomach, this study may be an option.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had surgery with general anesthesia (you were completely asleep).
- You are feeling nauseous or have thrown up in the first day after surgery.
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable right now.
- You do not have a history of motion sickness, substance addiction, or lung disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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