Reducing Nausea and Vomiting in Patient-Related Chemotherapy

"Effect of Massage and Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting of Patient with Chemotherapy: A Randomized Control Trial"

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20231027059871N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-23

Start date

2023-12-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-06

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Conditions

Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting. Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Massage therapy group: Patients receive regular massage sessions during chemotherapy in the foot area for 15 minutes using peppermint oil. Intervention 2: Intervent

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients aged 18 and above diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy Read and write Patients experiencing nausea and vomiting Have no problems communicating Fully conscious.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Skin ulcer Patients with a history of psychiatric disorders Respiratory diseases like asthma Patients with a history of allergy to massage oil or aromatherapy Patients who have problems communicating and are unconscious

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Nausea and Vomiting-related Chemotherapy. Timepoint: After 24 hours from intervention. Method of measurement: Rhodes Index Scale Rhodes index of nausea, vomiting and retching (24 hours after chemotherapy).	—

Countries

Iraq

Contacts

Public ContactKarrar Hassan Abd AL Sada

University of Baghdad College of Nursing

karrar.abd2202m@conursing.uobaghdad.edu.iq+964 772 372 7372

Outcome results

None listed

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