Aromatherapy for nausea after joint replacement
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether aromatherapy with essential oils can help reduce nausea and vomiting after total joint replacement surgery. Participants will receive a simple aromatherapy treatment alongside their regular care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled to have a total joint replacement surgery at Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital.
- You are not allergic to lavender, orange, ginger, sandalwood, micro-pore tape, or opioid pain medications.
- You are not receiving any other special treatments for nausea and vomiting after surgery (other than prescribed drugs).
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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