Aromatherapy for burn dressing changes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using aromatherapy during your first burn dressing change can help you feel more relaxed and comfortable. A nurse will help you use the aromatherapy, which may reduce pain and anxiety during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- Receiving treatment as an outpatient at a burn center
- Burns cover less than 7.5% of your body
- You are having your first dressing change for a second-degree burn
- Burn was caused by scalding, flame, or contact
- No allergies to essential oils or fragrances, no asthma or other respiratory conditions, and no burn on the face
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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