Aromatherapy for early breast cancer anxiety
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether aromatherapy can help reduce anxiety in women with early breast cancer who are about to start chemotherapy. If you are newly diagnosed and feeling anxious, this study may offer a natural way to support your emotional well-being during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman between 18 and 80 years old with early-stage breast cancer.
- You cannot have had any cancer treatment yet, and you must be scheduled to receive chemotherapy before surgery.
- You must have mild anxiety (score of 50 on a standard anxiety test).
- You must be in relatively good overall health, with normal blood counts and liver, kidney, and heart function.
- You must not be allergic to aromatherapy oils or have a condition that affects your sense of smell.
- You must not have a history of severe heart problems, active autoimmune disease, or mental disorders like epilepsy or dementia.
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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