THE EFFECT OF AROMATHERAPY FOOT BATHS ON PAIN, SLEEP QUALITY, AND FATIGUE IN CANCER PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
| Registry | NCT07721168, acronym AROMA-FOOTBATH |
|---|---|
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Study type | Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: single, supportive care |
| Enrollment | 70 (Estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University (Other) |
| Conditions | Patients Diagnosed With Cancer |
| Interventions | Aromatherapy (Other) |
| Dates | start 2026-08-01 (estimated), primary completion 2026-12-01 (estimated), completion 2026-12-01 (estimated), first posted 2026-07-22, last updated 2026-07-22 |
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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.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatherapy Group | Experimental | Other: Aromatherapy | The experimental group will receive a foot bath treatment containing aromatherapy. |
| Standard Care Group | No intervention | The control group will not receive a foot bath containing aromatherapy. They will only receive the routine care provided in the service. |
Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to any
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.