Peppermint oil for nausea and vomiting during chemo
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether breathing in peppermint oil can reduce how often and how bad nausea and vomiting are for people getting chemotherapy. If you are between 20 and 50 years old and have had at least one chemo cycle, this might help you manage these side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You are currently getting chemotherapy as an outpatient at Jinnah Hospital Lahore.
- You have had at least one cycle of chemotherapy.
- You are not allergic to peppermint products.
- You do not have any psychiatric or respiratory illness.
- You do not have a gastrointestinal or liver tumor.
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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