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NCT04260867 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Essential Oils for Electrocautery

A NA study of Anxiety, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
111
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04260867 is a NA study of Anxiety that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 111 participants, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04260867, a NA study of Anxiety, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Northwestern University.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
111 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study 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.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Essential Oil
  • OTHER No Essential Oil

Study Locations (1)

Illinois

  • Northwestern University Department of Dermatology - Chicago

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 111 participants
Start Date 2020-12-22
Est. Completion 2025-12
Phase NA

Sponsor

Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04260867

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04260867 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 111 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Anxiety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Essential Oil is the first listed.

NCT04260867 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04260867 about?

NCT04260867 is a clinical study titled "Essential Oils for Electrocautery". 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 electro...

What is the current status of trial NCT04260867?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 111 participants. The study started on 2020-12-22. Estimated completion is 2025-12.

What conditions does trial NCT04260867 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anxiety.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04260867?

The interventions under investigation include: Essential Oil (OTHER), No Essential Oil (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04260867?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04260867 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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