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Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender and ginger essential oil on pain,Joint stiffness and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender and ginger essential oil on pain,Joint stiffness and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200314046772N1
Enrollment
140
Registered
2020-06-22
Start date
2019-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-07-13

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Conditions

Knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention 1: groups involved(1)? lavender 3% prepared by Noshad factory and they were asked to massage the oil on their knees once a day for 4 weeks and 20 minutes each time in a relaxed state. In

Sponsors

Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Approval of primary knee osteoarthritis by a rheumatologist Be able to understand the explanations and complete the interview Written personal consent Age 25-75 years Lack of cancer, pregnancy and coagulation disorders such as hemophilia, asthma (steroid use) Lack of treatment with injectable steroids and physiotherapy No ulcers above the knee joint The duration of the disease is at least 2 years No odor problem Lack of food and drug sensitivity and intolerance Take the same medication as your doctor advised to relieve pain No history of knee joint surgery No symptoms of acute infection at the knee joint Do not take any drugs (no addiction)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Knee surgery during the study Prescribe physiotherapy for knee pain during the study Allergic reactions to ginger and lavender during the study Lack of willingness to continue participating in the study Increased pain intensity and uncontrollability with prescription drugs Occurrence of any health problem that, at the discretion of the physician in question, is a continuation of the intervention to the detriment of the sample Hospitalization for any reason Do not take the drug more than once a week Take any drugs Oral ginger and lavender

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain score in WOMAC questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention? Immediately after the intervention?2 weeks after the intervention? 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: womac questionnaire.;Stiffness Joint score in WOMAC questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention? Immediately after the intervention?2 weeks after the intervention? 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: womac questionnaire.;Physical performance score in the WOMAC questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention? Immediately after the intervention?2 weeks after the intervention? 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: womac questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSomayeh Hayati

Birjand University of Medical Sciences

hayatisomayeh1372@gmail.com+98 930 044 2934

Outcome results

None listed

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