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Essential Oils for Electrocautery

Utility of Aromatherapy in Reducing Burnt Flesh Smell, Decreasing Intraoperative Anxiety, and Improving the Patient's Overall Experience During Cutaneous Surgical Procedures: a Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT04260867•Northwestern University

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess whether essential oil aromatherapy could improve or eliminate the smell of burnt flesh from electrocautery and subsequently mitigate patient anxiety and discomfort during dermatologic skin surgery. This is a randomized clinical trial. Approximately 210 electrocautery participants will be randomized to receive sham control/no aromatherapy or aromatherapy. Patients will be asked to complete a questionnaire after completion of the procedure to assess their experience. This study was a pilot study designed to determine the feasibility of this procedure. Subjects currently living in the Chicago metropolitan area and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be invited and considered for enrollment.

Eligibility

Age

19 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

•1. \>18 years of age
•2. Receiving same day cutaneous surgical procedure that requires electrocautery per protocol
•3. In good general health as assessed by the investigator
•4. Participants must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent prior to registration on study

Exclusion Criteria

•1. Surgery site incompatible with the patient holding a handheld aromatherapy device (physician discretion)
•2. Subject unwilling to sign an IRB approved consent form

Locations (1)

Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

December 22, 2020

Primary Completion Date

June 1, 2021

Completion Date

December 1, 2025

Last Updated

January 31, 2025

Enrollment

111

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Anxiety

Interventions

Essential Oil

OTHER

No Essential Oil

OTHER

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Data Source & Attribution

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: January 31, 2025Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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