Peppermint Oil for Urinary Retention
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
A randomized controlled study will be conducted, with two arms. Postpartum women experiencing urinary retention will be randomized into one of the two following arms:
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Arm 1: Subjects will be exposed to vapor of peppermint oil
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Arm 2: Subjects will be exposed to vapor of placebo (mineral oil) Outcome variables include resolution of urinary retention, time to spontaneous urination, volume of spontaneous urination, frequency of urinary catheterization, and patient satisfaction.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed Description
The purpose of the study is to determine if the use of peppermint oil among postpartum women experiencing urinary retention will increase spontaneous urination and decrease the need for catheterization. A randomized controlled study will be conducted, with two arms. Subjects will be randomized into one of the two following arms:
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Arm 1: Subjects will be exposed to vapor of peppermint oil
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Arm 2: Subjects will be exposed to vapor of placebo (mineral oil) Outcome variables include resolution of urinary retention, time to spontaneous urination, volume of spontaneous urination, frequency of urinary catheterization, and patient satisfaction.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Peppermint Oil Subjects will be exposed to vapor of peppermint oil |
Other: Peppermint oil vapors
Subjects will be exposed to vapor of peppermint oil
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo Subjects will be exposed to vapor of placebo (mineral oil) |
Other: Mineral Oil
Subjects will be exposed to vapor of placebo (mineral oil)
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Whether patient had resolution of urinary retention [10 minutes]
Urinary retention defined as: More than 6 hours after delivery or foley catheter removal without being able to spontaneously void Symptomatic urinary retention without being able to spontaneously void Change in fundal height or position without being able to spontaneously void More than 6 hours after delivery or foley catheter removal without voiding spontaneously; symptomatic urinary retention without being able to spontaneously void; or change in fundal height or position without being able to spontaneously void Resolution of urinary retention will be achieved if patient spontaneously voids within 10 minutes after exposure to oil
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Time to spontaneous urination [1 hour]
Minutes until participant spontaneously voids
- Volume of spontaneous urination [1 hour]
Volume of urine when participant spontaneously voids
- Incidence of urinary catheterization [1 hour]
Whether participant requires urinary catheterization or not
- Patient satisfaction [1 hour]
Patient rated satisfaction
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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- 18 years old or older 2. English speaking 3. Admitted to Bethesda North Mom Baby Unit 4. Postpartum 5. Experiencing urinary retention - defined as meeting at least one of the following criteria:
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More than 6 hours after delivery or foley catheter removal without being able to spontaneously void
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Symptomatic urinary retention without being able to spontaneously void
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Change in fundal height or position without being able to spontaneously void 6. Bladder scan showing bladder containing 400mL or more urine
Exclusion Criteria:
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Allergy to peppermint
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Asthma
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Active herpes lesions
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Seizure disorder
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Not able to void in toilet (ex: requiring use of bed pan to void)
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Bethesda North Hospital | Cincinnati | Ohio | United States | 45242 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- TriHealth Inc.
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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