Aromatherapy with essential oils for nausea and anxiety during chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using essential oils (like lavender, peppermint, or ginger) can help reduce nausea and anxiety in people receiving chemotherapy that often causes these side effects. If you've had significant nausea after your last chemo session, this therapy might offer a natural way to help you feel better during upcoming treatments.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be able to read and understand English
- Be currently receiving a chemotherapy regimen that is known to cause nausea
- Have experienced nausea rated higher than 3 out of 10 after your most recent chemotherapy session
- Have at least two more chemotherapy appointments scheduled
- Not have an allergy or sensitivity to lavender, peppermint, ginger, or jojoba oils
- Not have uncontrolled asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems
- Not have a mental condition that would prevent you from following instructions
- Not have an active psychiatric condition that could interfere with the study
- Not have a problem with your sense of smell
- Not have used aromatherapy in the last 30 days
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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