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Essential Oil
Essential Oil Vapor for Urinary Retention (PURE Trial)
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Led By Robin L Driver, BS
Research Sponsored by Mount Carmel Health System
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 10 minutes after administering study intervention
Summary
This trial is testing if peppermint oil can help new mothers urinate more easily and reduce the need for catheters by relaxing muscles and stimulating the bladder.
Eligible Conditions
- Urinary Retention
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ within 10 minutes after administering study intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within 10 minutes after administering study intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Resolution of Postpartum Urinary Retention
Secondary study objectives
Patient Satisfaction Level
Urinary Retention
Volume of urine voided
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Peppermint Oil VaporActive Control1 Intervention
Exposure of the perineum to the vapor of the active comparator, 2 ml peppermint oil. The perineum will NOT come into contact with the oil directly.
Group II: Mineral Oil VaporPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Exposure of the perineum to the vapor of the placebo comparator, 2 ml mineral oil. The perineum will NOT come into contact with the oil directly.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Mount Carmel Health SystemLead Sponsor
14 Previous Clinical Trials
9,728 Total Patients Enrolled
Robin L Driver, BSPrincipal InvestigatorMount Carmel Health System
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You can't empty your bladder without help within 6 hours of giving birth.You are sensitive to strong smells.You are allergic to peppermint oil.You have asthma.You have a medical condition that makes it difficult for you to walk or use a regular toilet.Criterion: Women who have recently given birth at specific hospitals.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Peppermint Oil Vapor
- Group 2: Mineral Oil Vapor
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.