The effect of aromatherapy massage on functional problems in patients with knee osteoarthritis

The effect of aromatherapy massage with peppermint oil on functional problems in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230311057686N1

Enrollment

120

Registered

2023-04-04

Start date

2023-04-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-05-01

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Conditions

knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first researcher will massage the patient's knee with 10 drops of 0.5% peppermint oil for 15 minutes during 4 weeks (2 sessions per week). Intervention 2: Inter

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 60-80 years Definitive diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis by a rheumatologist Insensitivity to vegetable oils Absence of sensitivity and open wound on the knee surface Willingness to participate in research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Simultaneous use of complementary therapies Occurrence of any sensitivity during the study Non-continuance of cooperation of the participants

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional problems of knee. Timepoint: Before, immediately after the last session and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNeda Mirbagher

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

salam_20012003@yahoo.co.uk+98 31 5554 0021

Outcome results

None listed

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