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The effect of atomatherapy combined with fan therapy in relieving dyspnea in patients with terminal cancer

The effect of atomatherapy combined with fan therapy in relieving dyspnea in patients with terminal cancer

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2000040622
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-12-04
Start date
2020-12-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-03-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

dyspnea in patients with terminal cancer

Interventions

fan group:fan therapy
atomatherapy group:atomatherapy
atomatherapy combined with fan therapy group:atomatherapy combined with fan therapy

Sponsors

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University School of Nursing
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. aged >18 years; 2. metastatic or locally advanced cancer; 3. dyspnea while sitting or lying at rest with a score of at least three points on a 0 to 10 point Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)(0=no breathlessness;10=worst possible breathlessness); 4. SpO2>=90%; 5. no cognitive impairment and able to communicate in Chinese.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. fever >38 degree C in the preceding 24 hours; 2. a hemoglobin level <=60g/L; 3. diseases or treatments affecting the trigeminal nerve; 4. allergic to aromatic oils or have a history of asthma.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
dyspnea NRS score;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGuijuan He

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

sheryhe@163.com+86 0571 86633020

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026