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Outpatient Oncology Aromatherapy for Symptom Management
Sponsor: Central DuPage Hospital
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether using aromatherapy during chemotherapy infusion treatments in the outpatient Oncology setting promote relief of nausea and anxiety. The objectives of this study are: 1. To promote relief of nausea using peppermint aromatherapy oil in an outpatient oncology setting. 2. To promote relief of anxiety using lavender aromatherapy oil in an outpatient oncology setting.
Official title: Outpatient Oncology Aromatherapy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2020-10-10
Completion Date
2022-05-31
Last Updated
2026-04-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Young Living Lavender Essential Oil
For qualified patients one to two drops of hospital approved essential oil will be placed on a 4X4 gauze and will be offered to the patient during their infusion visit. This gauze will be placed in a sealable clear plastic bag and the patient will be instructed to use one sniff at a time.
Locations (1)
Central DuPage
Winfield, Illinois, United States