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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for cancer patients who experience nausea and anxiety during treatment. Participants will use essential oils like ginger, peppermint, and lavender to see if they help manage these symptoms during infusion sessions.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I can understand and sign a consent form.
I can read and understand English.
I am 18 years or older.
I have a performance status of 2 or less.
I am willing to use essential oil aromatherapy.
I have undergone moderate- to high-risk chemotherapy.
I have at least 2 more chemotherapy appointments.
I experience nausea rated over 3 out of 10.
You may not be able to join if
I am sensitive to lavender, peppermint, ginger, or jojoba oil.
I have uncontrolled asthma or COPD.
I have a mental condition that prevents me from following directions.
I have an ongoing active psychiatric issue.
I have abnormal smelling abilities.
I have used aromatherapy in the last 30 days.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This clinical trial tests how well aromatherapy essential oils work to manage anxiety and nausea in cancer patients receiving infusions in the ambulatory setting. Current drugs that are given for nausea may cause constipation and fatigue. Therefore, there is interest in exploring complementary therapies, like aromatherapy, that do not carry the same side effects. Using aromatherapy essential oils …
This clinical trial tests how well aromatherapy essential oils work to manage anxiety and nausea in cancer patients receiving infusions in the ambulatory setting. Current drugs that are given for nausea may cause constipation and fatigue. Therefore, there is interest in exploring complementary therapies, like aromatherapy, that do not carry the same side effects. Using aromatherapy essential oils such as ginger, peppermint, and lavender, may help reduce nausea and anxiety. Some studies have shown significant reductions in nausea and anxiety among cancer patients using these oils, while other studies have had mixed results. Ginger and peppermint oils, in particular, have been associated with helping reduce nausea during chemotherapy, while lavender has shown potential benefits for anxiety. Jojoba oil will be used as a placebo for this research study. Jojoba oil is extracted from the seeds of a jojoba plant, which is a green shrub that is found in the southwestern United States). Jojoba oil is an oil which has no color or smell. Aromatherapy essential oils used through a personal inhalation device during chemotherapy may better manage anxiety and nausea in cancer patients receiving infusions in the ambulatory setting.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients must have the ability to understand and sign a written informed consent document, and be willing to follow protocol requirements
* Ability to read and understand English for patient reported outcomes
* Age \>= 18 years
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) perfo…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients must have the ability to understand and sign a written informed consent document, and be willing to follow protocol requirements
* Ability to read and understand English for patient reported outcomes
* Age \>= 18 years
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =\< 2
* Willingness to comply with all study interventions of essential oil aromatherapy
* Have been on a moderate- to high-risk emetogenic chemotherapy regimen as defined by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for at least 1 cycle of therapy
* At least 2 remaining infusion appointments on a moderate- to high-risk emetogenic chemotherapy regimen as defined by the NCCN
* Have nausea defined as \> 3/10 with last chemotherapy infusion based on screening symptom questionnaire
* The study is open to all participants regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity
Exclusion Criteria:
* Self-reported aversion or sensitivity to lavender oil, peppermint oil, ginger oil, jojoba oil
* Uncontrolled respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
* Mental incapacitation (ex. stroke, brain metastasis etc.) that would cause inability to follow directions, in the opinion of the investigators
* Ongoing uncontrolled active psychiatric condition that would interfere in the conduct of the study (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis disorders, or substance use)
* Self-reported abnormal smelling abilities (for ex: ongoing sinus infections, long covid, etc.)
* Aromatherapy use in the last 30 days
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