The Physical and Psychologic Effects of Aromatherapy in Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy
NCT ID: NCT04826601
Last Updated: 2021-07-01
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Basic Information
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40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-05-12
2022-03-31
Brief Summary
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Purpose: The aims of this study are to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy on cancer patient receiving chemotherapy: 1) for physical effects by meridian electrical conductance, heart rate variability (HRV), vital sign, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain; 2) for psychologic effects by State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
Materials and methods: This is a prospective, pre post comparison study. A total of 40 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy will be recruited as participants in this study. The characteristics data will be collected in all participants. Blood orange and rosewood will be chosen as the essential oils for aromatherapy in this study. Essential oils will be applied to all participants by inhalation for 30 minutes. Meridian electrical conductance, HRV, vital sign, VAS for pain, and STAI were evaluated and compared before and after aromatherapy.
Expected outcomes: It is expected to understand more about the effects of aromatherapy on the meridian system, HRV and emotional status by undertaking 30 minutes session aromatherapy intervention for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The results may suggest aromatherapy as one of the affiliated programs of chemotherapy.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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Study Groups
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Experimental
essential oils
A total of 40 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy will be recruited as participants in this study. Blood orange and rosewood will be chosen as the essential oils for aromatherapy in this study. Essential oils will be applied to all participants by inhalation for 30 minutes.
Interventions
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essential oils
A total of 40 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy will be recruited as participants in this study. Blood orange and rosewood will be chosen as the essential oils for aromatherapy in this study. Essential oils will be applied to all participants by inhalation for 30 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Subjects who are aged from 20 to 70 years-old
Exclusion Criteria
* diagnosed with a major illness (such as acute myocardial infarction, stroke, paralysis, and major organ transplantation)
* being pregnant
20 Years
70 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Show Chwan Memorial Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Chun-Yi Lin
Dr.
Locations
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Show Chwan Memorial Hospital
Changhua, , Taiwan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Farahani MA, Afsargharehbagh R, Marandi F, Moradi M, Hashemi SM, Moghadam MP, Balouchi A. Effect of aromatherapy on cancer complications: A systematic review. Complement Ther Med. 2019 Dec;47:102169. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.08.003. Epub 2019 Aug 5.
POKORNY AD, MOORE FJ. Neuroses and compensation: chronic psychiatric disorders following injury or stress in compensable situations. I. Review of the literature. AMA Arch Ind Hyg Occup Med. 1953 Dec;8(6):547-63. No abstract available.
MIKUTA JJ, PAYNE FL. Stress urinary incontinence in the female; a review of the modern approach to this problem. Am J Med Sci. 1953 Dec;226(6):674-87. doi: 10.1097/00000441-195312000-00010. No abstract available.
VEILLEUX R. THE STRESS CONCEPT AS WE SEE IT TODAY. Adv Vet Sci. 1963;8:189-213. No abstract available.
RAJUSZ E. NEUROENDOCRINE RELATIONSHIPS. Prog Neurol Psychiatry. 1963;18:306-47. No abstract available.
Other Identifiers
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SRD-109037
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Identifier Source: org_study_id
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