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Aromatherapy for Cancer
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Richard T Lee
Research Sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age greater than or equal to 18 years
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status less than or equal to 1
Must not have
Uncontrolled respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 month
Summary
"This trial aims to see if using aromatherapy, specifically lavender scent, can help reduce pain and anxiety for cancer patients undergoing routine biopsy procedures. Researchers are exploring alternative ways to manage pain and anxiety without
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adult cancer patients who feel anxious about their bone marrow biopsy. They should be in relatively good health (ECOG ≤ 1), able to understand and follow the study's procedures, and must read and understand English. The trial welcomes all genders, races, or ethnicities.
What is being tested?
Researchers are testing if aromatherapy with lavender oil can help manage pain and anxiety during bone marrow biopsies in cancer patients. Participants will use essential oils like jojoba and lavender as an alternative to traditional pain medications.
What are the potential side effects?
Aromatherapy may cause mild side effects such as headaches, allergic reactions or skin irritation where the oil is applied. However, it's generally considered less risky than opioid pain medications.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am fully active or have some restrictions but can still care for myself.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I do not have uncontrolled asthma or COPD.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 1 month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Patient satisfaction
Proportion of patients completed the aromatherapy oils (Feasibility)
Proportion of patients participated in the aromatherapy oils (Feasibility)
Secondary study objectives
Association between aromatherapy and anxiety
Association between aromatherapy and other symptoms
Association between aromatherapy and pain
+1 moreTrial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Group II (LA)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
GROUP II: Patients inhale LA for 20 minutes prior to SOC BMAB and throughout the procedure.
Group II: Group I (LOA)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients inhale LOA for 20 minutes prior to SOC BMAB and throughout the procedure.
Group III: Group III (jojoba)Placebo Group3 Interventions
Patients inhale jojoba oil for 20 minutes prior to SOC BMAB.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
2019
N/A
~300
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Who is running the clinical trial?
City of Hope Medical CenterLead Sponsor
605 Previous Clinical Trials
1,923,560 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,957 Previous Clinical Trials
41,111,992 Total Patients Enrolled
Richard T LeePrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Medical Center
3 Previous Clinical Trials
164 Total Patients Enrolled