THE EFFECT OF AROMATHERAPY FOOT BATHS ON CANCER PATIENTS (NCT07721168) | Clinical Trial Compass
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THE EFFECT OF AROMATHERAPY FOOT BATHS ON CANCER PATIENTS
70 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomised clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy-infused foot baths on pain, sleep quality, and fatigue in cancer patients. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* Is an aromatherapy foot bath effective in reducing pain in cancer patients?
* Is an aromatherapy foot bath effective in improving sleep quality in cancer patients?
* Is an aromatherapy foot bath effective in reducing fatigue in cancer patients? The experimental group will receive a total of 5 sessions of aromatherapy foot baths, each lasting 20 minutes per day for 5 days, administered by the researcher. The control group will receive only routine care without any treatment. Before and after all treatments are completed, participants will be given and asked to complete the Hirai Cancer Fatigue Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Numerical Pain Scale. The pain, fatigue, and sleep quality scores of the experimental and control groups will then be compared.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over 18 years of age,
* Conscious (Glasgow coma scale: 15 points)
* No diagnosis of mental illness
* No respiratory distress
* No diagnosis of respiratory system disorder
* Patients who agree to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under 18 years of age,
* Patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale score below 15 points,
* Patients with a diagnosis of mental illness,
* Patients with respiratory distress,
* Patients with a diagnosis of respiratory system disease,
* Patients with hemiplegia or paraplegia,
* Patients who refused 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?
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.