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Use of Aromatherapy to Reduce Symptom Burden

NCT05251337 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 92

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of inhaled aromatherapy on symptoms of nausea/vomiting and anxiety in patients who have received a stem cell transplant. Aromatherapy involves essential oils from aromatic plants that can be absorbed into the body in different ways. Our study will be using inhaled aromatherapy, which has been found helpful for symptoms such as nausea/vomiting and anxiety.

Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

Interventions

DRUG

Essential oils

Participants will receive Wyndmere Naturals, Inc. aromatherapy patches. The hydrogel adhesive patches are infused with essential oil for inhaled aromatherapy treatment. The aromatherapy patches provide an occlusive barrier that is hypoallergenic, allowing essential oils to be inhaled without coming in direct contact with the skin. Participants indicating nausea/vomiting is their symptom of concern will receive peppermint aromatherapy patches (or mandarin if peppermint sensitivity). Participants indicating anxiety is their symptom of concern will receive lavender aromatherapy patches.

DRUG

Placebo

Patients assigned to either control group (nausea/vomiting or anxiety) will receive Wyndmere Naturals non-scented patches (i.e., blank hydrogel adhesive patches without essential oil infusion).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Indiana University Health

    collaborator OTHER

  • Indiana University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-07
Primary Completion
2023-06-22
Completion
2023-06-22
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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