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Use of Aromatherapy to Reduce Symptom Burden in Patients Receiving Stem Cell Transplantation
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Essential oils and Placebo for Anxiety and Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting. Completed, enrolled 92 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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.
Study Details
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Interventions
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.
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).