Acupressure and aromatherapy for chemo nausea and anxiety
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupressure (applying pressure to specific points on the body) and aromatherapy (using ginger scent) can help reduce nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and improve comfort for people with breast cancer receiving their first chemotherapy treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are about to start your first round of chemotherapy.
- You are getting chemotherapy with drugs like Adriablastin or Cyclophosphamide (which can cause strong nausea).
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant.
- Your cancer is at stage III or earlier.
- You do not have any psychiatric conditions, and you do not have wounds or skin issues on the areas where acupressure would be applied.
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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