Aromatherapy inhaler for stress during stem cell transplant
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a lavender or peppermint aromatherapy inhaler can reduce distress (stress or discomfort) for adults during stem cell transplant care. It’s for people who are getting chemotherapy before the transplant and who do not have allergies to those essential oils.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and can read, speak, and understand English
- You are being admitted for a planned stem cell transplant (HSCT) in the hospital
- Your transplant is for a blood cancer, and you received chemotherapy as part of the transplant preparation
- You do not have allergies to lavender or peppermint essential oils
- You can agree to the study after understanding it (informed consent)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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