Inhaled aromatherapy for nausea from chemo
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if smelling a blend of essential oils can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in people with blood cancers. You would use a simple inhaler stick whenever you feel sick.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are about to have chemotherapy for a blood cancer and have never had chemo before
- You can use a small inhaler stick on your own
- You speak, read, and write French
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have asthma or a lost sense of smell
- You are not allergic to lemon, ginger, or essential oils
- You have not used aromatherapy for nausea before
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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