Status:
COMPLETED
Aromatherapy Massage for Itching Management in Liver Diseases
Lead Sponsor:
Amine Terzi
Conditions:
Aromatherapy
Massage
Eligibility:
All Genders
37-88 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of aromatherapy massage on itching, comfort, skin pH level and skin moisture in individuals with liver disease. Research Hypotheses: H1: Aromatherapy...
Detailed Description
This randomised controlled trial was conducted in order to examine study effect of aromatherapy massage on itching, comfort, skin pH level, and skin moisture among individuals with liver diseases
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients who volunteered to participate in the study,
- with a diagnosis of chronic liver disease (liver cirrhosis (primary biliary cirrhosis, alcoholic, cardiac, post-necrotic, cryptogenic cirrhosis, Wilson's Cirrhosis, hemochromatosis), chronic viral hepatitis),
- had no cognitive impairment,
- were not included in the pre-application,
- could answer questions,
- itch score of above 3 (with Visual Analogue Scale).
Exclusion
- patients are taking antipruritic treatment,
- have itchy skin disease before, ulcer, eczema, etc. in the area to be applied
- patients with dermatological problems, any swelling or signs of inflammation in the area ---to be treated, neuropathy or loss of sensation in the area to be treated
- patients with allergic to tea tree oil, perfume, or cosmetics,
- diagnosed with cancer
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 13 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 23 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05367414
Start Date
February 13 2020
End Date
June 23 2021
Last Update
January 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Artvin Coruh University
Artvin, Turkey (Türkiye)