Status:
TERMINATED
Peppermint Oil for Urinary Retention
Lead Sponsor:
TriHealth Inc.
Conditions:
Urinary Retention
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
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: * Arm 1: Subjects will be expose...
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 catheterizatio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. 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:
- 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 6. Bladder scan showing bladder containing 400mL or more urine
Exclusion
- Allergy to peppermint
- Asthma
- Active herpes lesions
- Seizure disorder
- Not able to void in toilet (ex: requiring use of bed pan to void)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 5 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
17 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05259800
Start Date
October 5 2021
End Date
April 1 2025
Last Update
August 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45242