Using a Fan With Aromatherapy in Breathlessness Patients in Terminal Illness (NCT05625854) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Using a Fan With Aromatherapy in Breathlessness Patients in Terminal Illness
Stopped: The study was terminated prior to reaching the planned sample size due to slow participant accrual. Recruitment was substantially hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricted access to hospice inpatient units, and by the inherent difficulty of
Taiwan26 participantsStarted 2021-08-05
Plain-language summary
Difficulty breathing is a very devastating symptom, often seen in terminal patients. Accompanied by physical, psychological, emotional, and social limitations, Not to mention the ambiguity in the occurrence of dyspnea symptoms and the difficulty in obtaining satisfactory quality of symptom care. The purpose of this study is to confirm the use of non-drug interventions in clinical situations, such as fans and aromatherapy to alleviate the complications of end-stage patients. The effectiveness of the symptoms of dyspnea.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Over 20 years old.
. It is determined by the physician to meet the final diagnosis conditions.
. Symptoms of dyspnea.
. The status of patients is assessed using the East Coast Cancer Clinical Research Cooperative Organization Assessment Scale (ECOG) ≧ 2 points.
. Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese or written conversation.
. Conscience clear.
. After explaining and explaining, agree to participate in this research and sign the consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Chinese version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale，C-RDOS