Does aromatherapy help nausea in rehab kids?
This study tests whether aromatherapy (using scents like lavender or peppermint) can help reduce nausea in children during their hospital stay. If your child is in rehab and often feels sick, this simple treatment might offer relief without extra medicine.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 8 and 17 years old.
- You must be staying in the rehabilitation unit at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
- You must be able to read and write in English.
- You must expect to be in the hospital for at least 2 weeks.
- You cannot have a lung condition like asthma or a known allergy to lavender, peppermint, spearmint, or ginger.
- You cannot have a physical blockage like appendicitis or bowel obstruction.
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