Comparative assessment of effect of aromatherapy with essential oil of Peppermint and essential oil of Cloves on pain intensity and anxiety in first stage of labor.

Phase 2

• Conditions: Pain and anxiety in first stage of labor.; Complications of labour and delivery; O60-75

• Registration Number: IRCT201512253860N22
• Lead Sponsor: vice chancellor for research of School of Nursing and Midwifery of Shahid Beheshti University of Med

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 126

Inclusion Criteria

Nulliparus women of age 18 to 35 years; Gestational age between 38 to 42 week; single pregnancy with cephalic presentation; newborn weight between 2500 to 4000 gr; the onset of spontaneous contraction and dilatation 4,3 cm; body mass index ranging from 19.8 to 26; do not have allergy to Cloves; do not have allergy to Peppermint; the mother do not have use analgesic medication during intervention or 8 hours before intervention; the mother do not have problem with the smell; without having acute and chronic psycho social problem; non-smoking and drug abuse; without having medical disorder do not have pregnancy complications. Exclusion criteria: do not have awareness of the sensitivity of clove or peppermint; Peppermint or Clove allergy or intolerance; high blood pressure; heart disorders fetus; prolapse of the umbilical cord; placenta Abruption; delivery with devices or surgical; the patient have hidden anxiety, arrest in labor; emergency cesarean section before completing the study.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Intensity of pain in first stage of labor. Timepoint: Before intervention, three times after intervention in dilataions 4 to 5 cm, 6 to 7 cm, 8 to 10 cm. Method of measurement: Numerical Analouge Scale (ruler Pain).;Intensity of anxiety in first stage of labor. Timepoint: Before intervention, twice after intervention in dilatasions of 3 to 4 cm, 8 to 10 cm. Method of measurement: Spielberger anxiety questionnaire.