Aromatherapy and music for kids on dialysis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether aromatherapy (pleasant smells) and music can help reduce pain and improve comfort in children who are getting peritoneal dialysis. It also looks at how parents feel about the care.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 18 years old.
- Your child must be receiving peritoneal dialysis (a treatment that cleans the blood using the belly lining).
- Your child must be able to tell us about their pain level (for example, point to a face or a number).
- Your child should not have taken any pain medicine in the 6 hours before the study.
- Your child should not have a known allergy to scents or essential oils.
- You and your child must speak and understand Turkish.
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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