Effect of peppermint on fatigue and anxiety of patients undergoing chemotherapy

Investigating the effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on the average score of fatigue and anxiety of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20221017056207N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-04

Start date

2024-01-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

neoplasms. Malignant neoplasm, primary site unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: 32 people are selected as intervention group. For 4 days, 5 drops of peppermint essential oil (provided by Zardband, Tehran) will be sprinkled with a dropper on a non-absorbable napkin

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having cancer diagnosed by a specialist 2 weeks have passed since the start of chemotherapy Being visually healthy and literate Having a healthy sense of smell based on the client's statement Informed consent to participate in research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having mental disorders Having a history of migraines, asthma and allergies Use of anti-anxiety medication

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger Manifest Anxiety Questionnaire.;Fatigue. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Fatigue Questionnaire (cancer patients).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAkbar aminiparvar

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

akbaramini1373@gmail.com+98 74 3333 7230

Outcome results

None listed

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