Using inhaled ginger and lemon aromatherapy to reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients
Efficacy of Ginger and Lemon Essential Oil Inhalation on Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting in Patients with Haematological Malignancies: a Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is testing if breathing in a mix of ginger and lemon scents can help cancer patients feel less nauseous and vomit less during chemotherapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 286 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Limoges Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 4 sites (Brivé and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06150469 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of inhaling a blend of ginger and lemon essential oils compared to a placebo in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with hematological malignancies. The study will be conducted across multiple centers, focusing on improving patients' nausea and vomiting scores, quality of life, and appetite. A team of trained healthcare professionals will oversee the administration of the aromatherapy, ensuring a safe and scientifically sound approach. The study is designed to meet the needs of patients seeking supportive care during their treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with hematological malignancies who are starting chemotherapy and can use the aromastick.
Not a fit: Patients with asthma, allergies to essential oils, or those who have previously received aromatherapy for nausea may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the management of nausea and vomiting for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of aromatherapy in cancer care is gaining interest, this specific approach using ginger and lemon essential oils is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged over 18 years, * Chemo-naive patients at inclusion, * Patients with haematological malignancies treated treated with chemotherapy, * Patients physically and mentally able to use the aromastick, * Patients who speak, read and write French, * Patients who have given signed consent, * Patients with social security cover. Exclusion Criteria: * Asthmatic patients. * Patients with anosmia. * Patients allergic to EO, lemon or ginger. * Patients who have already received aromatherapy to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, * Patients practising herbal medicine or acupuncture, * Pregnant and breast-feeding women, * Patients under guardianship, tutorship or curatorship, * Patients taking part in interventional studies involving antiemetic drugs or nutritional products, * Patients who have already had cancer.
Where this trial is running
Brivé and 3 other locations
- Ch Brive — Brivé, France (Recruiting)
- Chu La Reunion — La Réunion, France (Recruiting)
- University Hospital, Limoges — Limoges, France (Recruiting)
- Ch Poissy — Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.