CompletedNot Applicable

Determining the Efficacy of Essential Oil Aromatherapy in Children Undergoing Port Access

United States23 participantsStarted 2023-12-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of aromatherapy impacts patient anxiety and pain scores surrounding port access in pediatric oncology patients between the ages of 4 years and 18 years.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Children between 4 years and 18 years
. Scheduled for port access with or without lab draw
. Oncology, neuro-oncology, and stem cell transplant patients

Exclusion criteria

. has asthma, reactive airway disease, or allergies to any of the ingredients we are using in the aromatherapy study (lavender, bergamot, sweet orange, and ylang ylang)
. currently uses aromatherapy for port accesses or other painful procedures (does not apply to patients using aromatherapy, such as peppermint oil, for nausea)
. has a cognitive impairment that prevents them from being able to provide anxiety or pain scores
. does not wish to participate in the study

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

Effect of aromatherapy on post patient anxiety scores

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05696899

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-30

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