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Using Aromatherapy in Substance Use Disorder

Launched by WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY · Dec 20, 2022

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Trial Information

Current as of February 05, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Social And Behavioral Randomized Questionnaires Aroma Therapy

ClinConnect Summary

Statement of purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of an aromatic intervention using bergamot essential oil on comfort, ease, and stress in adults in a SUD recovery program

Research Question: What are differences in comfort, ease, and stress for persons in a substance use disorder program who receive aromatic intervention and for those who do not?

Conceptual framework: An integrated theoretical framework combining the theory of comfort (Kolcaba, 2003) and the concept of welcoming ease (Reven, 2022) will be used as theoretical guidance for this study.

Aims and Objecti...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Participants can be at any level of treatment, including peer recovery coach program at West Virginia University Comprehensive Opioid Addiction Treatment (COAT) program
  • • All participants must be alert and oriented
  • • Provide written consent
  • • Able to read and write English
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Have a medical history of asthma or other serious respiratory disease
  • • Known allergy to citrus.
  • • Dislike of Bergamot

Trial Officials

Marian Reven, PhD

Principal Investigator

West Virginia University

About West Virginia University

West Virginia University (WVU) is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and research initiatives. With a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes, WVU harnesses its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous clinical studies across a wide range of medical fields. The university collaborates with healthcare providers, industry partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure the highest standards of ethics and scientific integrity in its research endeavors. WVU strives to translate scientific discoveries into practical applications, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for diverse populations in West Virginia and beyond.

Locations

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

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