Effects of Aromatherapy Massage in Menopausal Women With Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT ID: NCT05823077
Last Updated: 2023-08-21
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-05-24
2023-08-13
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Bergamot
In addition to 4 weeks of conventional treatment, Bergamot oil diluted with 1.5% sweet almond oil (4 drops of aromatic oil to 10 cc of sweet almond oil) will be used on the participants. After the oil is diluted, it will be heated up to 36oC. The participant will sit on the stretcher directly opposite the therapist, with the affected knee semi-flexed. The therapist will massage the affected knee for 15 minutes. After the massage, the knees will be wrapped with a towel for 5 minutes.
Bergamot
The affected knee will be massaged with Bergamot oil for 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week.
Placebo
In addition to 4 weeks of conventional treatment, Pure sweet almond oil will be used for the participants. Sweet almond oil will be heated to 36oC. The participant will sit on the stretcher directly opposite the therapist, with the affected knee semi-flexed. The therapist will massage the affected knee for 15 minutes. After the massage, the knees will be wrapped with a towel for 5 minutes.
Placebo
The affected knee will be massaged with sweet almond oil for 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week.
Control
4 weeks of conventional treatment.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Bergamot
The affected knee will be massaged with Bergamot oil for 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week.
Placebo
The affected knee will be massaged with sweet almond oil for 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* having entered the menopause,
* being diagnosed with knee OA,
* being at the level of OA 2-3,
* having pain at rest in the knee VAS ≥ 4.
Exclusion Criteria
* known allergies to the oils to be used
40 Years
65 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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KTO Karatay University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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KTO Karatay University
Konya, Karatay, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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KaratayUH8
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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