Essential Oils for Urinary Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (NCT07599189) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Essential Oils for Urinary Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Algeria60 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if essential oil aromatherapy works to improve urinary symptoms in adults with multiple sclerosis. It will also learn about the safety of essential oil use in this population.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does essential oil aromatherapy reduce urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence episodes in participants with multiple sclerosis?
* What medical problems do participants have when using essential oil aromatherapy?
Researchers will compare essential oil aromatherapy to a placebo (a look-alike neutral oil with no therapeutic properties) to see if essential oil aromatherapy works to improve urinary symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.
Participants will:
* Use essential oil aromatherapy or a placebo oil every day for 6 weeks
* Complete a urinary symptom scales to record the frequency, urgency, and any leakage episodes each day
* Fill out quality of life questionnaires at the beginning and end of the study
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (any form)
* Documented lower urinary tract symptoms defined by an Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) ≥ 3 at screening
* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent
* Capable of performing daily topical self-application of the study oil, or having a caregiver available to assist throughout the study period
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active urinary tract infection confirmed by urine culture at screening
* Pre-existing urological condition unrelated to Multiple Sclerosis (e.g., bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or interstitial cystitis)
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to essential oils, apricot kernel oil, lavender, or rosemary
* Active skin lesions, wounds, or dermatological conditions on the lower abdomen at the intended site of application
* Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study period
* Significant cognitive impairment preventing understanding of study procedures or completion of questionnaires
* Current use of an indwelling urinary catheter or practice of intermittent self-catheterization
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.