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Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy and acupressure on depression and quality of life in women with breast cancer

Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy and acupressure on depression and quality of life in women with breast cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230124057208N1
Enrollment
96
Registered
2023-01-30
Start date
2023-02-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

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Conditions

Condition 1: Depression in women with breast cancer. Condition 2: Quality of life in women with breast cancer. Neoplasms of unspecified behavior Neoplasms of unspecified behavior

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the case of the aromatherapy group, 7 drops of lavender essential oil are dripped with a dropper on a 20x20 non-absorbable polyethylene napkin and attached to th

Sponsors

Bagheiat-allah University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Breast cancer for 1-3 years Suffering from mild and moderate depression according to the Beck depression questionnaire Not taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs No consumption of psychoactive substances, alcohol and tobacco Reading and writing literacy to complete the questionnaire Married Absence of suffering from other mental problems according to the statement of the person or family member Absence of olfactory disorder according to the statement of the patient or a family member Not suffering from eczema and hives or allergies to flowers, plants and respiratory problems such as asthma 18-60 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Avoiding continuing to participate in the study at any stage Any reaction to aromatherapy or acupressure Aggravation of the disease during the study in such a way that prevents the continuation of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression score in Beck Depression questionnaire. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck's Depression Questionnaire II.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Two questionnaires will be used:Quality of life questionnaire for Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer AND Quality of life questionnaire for Brest Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Depression score in Beck Depression questionnaire. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck's Depression Questionnaire II.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Two questionnaires will be used:Quality of life questionnaire for Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer AND Quality of life questionnaire for Brest Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLeila Karimi

Bagheiat-allah University of Medical Sciences

leilakarimi@bmsu.ac.ir+98 21 8755 5485

Outcome results

None listed

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