Impact of Topical Aromatherapy on Postoperative Quality of Recovery After Lung Resection

The key to early surgery recovery lies in optimal and immediate control of postoperative pain. Despite standard pain management protocols, lung resection is often associated with acute, neuropathic, or chronic pain, compounded by the side effects of morphine-based treatments. In this context, aromatherapy can provide complementary support, both to alleviate pain and to improve the quality of recovery after surgery.

NCT Number	NCT07622602
Lead Sponsor	University Hospital, Toulouse
Conditions	Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Postoperative Recovery, Pain, Complementary Therapies, Aromatherapy
Enrollment	124 participants
Start Date	2026-06
Primary Completion	2028-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-03