Aromatherapy for comfort during labor
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether aromatherapy (using pleasant scents) can help with comfort during labor. It is open to pregnant women in labor, even if they end up needing a C-section.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are pregnant and in labor (either natural or induced labor).
- You do not have a known allergy to aromatherapy or its ingredients.
- You can smell and detect scents.
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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