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Study NCT ID: NCT06053450
Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Last Update Posted: 2024-05-31
First Post: 2023-08-10

Brief Title: The Effect of Essential Oil Inhalation Patches on Perceived Burn-out Stress on an Inpatient Medical-surgery Unit
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Organization: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Study Overview

Official Title: The Effect of Essential Oil Inhalation Patches on Perceived Burn-out Stress on an Inpatient Medical-surgery Unit
Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Status Verified Date: 2024-05
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The purpose of this clinical study is to compare the use of an essential oil inhalation patch in medical surgical nurses on perceived burn-out and stress

The main question is can essential oil inhalation patches decrease perceived burn-out and stress

Participants will

Take part in the study over 30 days alternating weeks resulting in each participant using six patches over six shifts
Complete anonymous Perceived Stress Survey PSS before the study begins and at the conclusion of the study
Participants will also complete a different survey after two weeks
Detailed Description: Essential Oil inhalation patches are a nonpharmacological option that is worn by the nursing staff on an inpatient medical-surgical unit to determine the efficacy of patch on staff perceived stress burn-out levels Each participant will wear a new patch during six work shifts Location is on chest or the ID badge area where it can be easily accessed to The patch provides up to 8 hours of aromatic support The patches use a unique patented technology that slows the release of the aromatic molecules while maintaining the purity and vitality of the essential oil The FDA approved medical adhesive patches are roughly 1x1 in size and are inhalation only- no contact of essential oils on skin The patch is portable and discreet No overwhelming aroma for others The patch has directions for use on package with an expiration date Used for a non-specific purpose for stress reduction environment for this study

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None