Clary Sage Essential Oil & Pregnancy

Last updated: April 29, 2022
Sponsor: Franklin Health Research
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05000424
Pro00055623
  • Ages 20-39
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential for clary sage essential oil to support overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life during the third trimester of pregnancy among otherwise healthy adult women.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 20-39
  • Lives in the United States
  • Pregnant, singleton
  • Low risk
  • Less than 27 weeks gestation

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • PCOS diagnosis
  • Uncontrolled Hypertension (i.e. systolic/diastolic blood pressure > 140/90)
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • History of Preeclampsia
  • Preterm labor
  • Incompetent cervix
  • Allergy to salvia sclarea or related plants
  • Known Birth Defects
  • Thyroid Disease diagnosis

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Study Start date:
November 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2023

Study Description

Women will be informed of the opportunity to participate through their care providers, childbirth educators, or doulas. If they meet inclusion criteria, they will be given a brochure describing the risks and benefits of the study and the informed consent paperwork.

If they provide consent, they will be randomized to one of two groups: active essential oil and inert placebo. Both groups will receive a 4-ounce bottle of oil to apply daily during the third trimester of pregnancy. Those in the placebo group will be given an inert plant oil. Those in the intervention group will be given the same oil with the addition of clary sage essential oil.

Connect with a study center

  • Franklin Health Research Center

    Franklin, Tennessee 37067
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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