Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effects of Acupressure and Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting Severity, Anxiety and Comfort Level
Lead Sponsor:
Setenay Batır
Conditions:
Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the researchers is to evaluate the effects of acupressure applied to the p6 region for 5 days and acupressure applied by applying ginger oil on the severity of nausea and vomiting, anxiety ...
Detailed Description
Cancer is a major public health problem that threatens life and health. The aim of cancer treatment is to extend the life span of the individual and improve the quality of life. The process of cancer ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients who are 18 years of age or older,
- Understand and communicate in Turkish,
- Those who are diagnosed with breast cancer and receive their first course of chemotherapy,
- Those who are receiving platinum group chemotherapeutic agents (Adriablastin, Cyclophosphamide) that have a high emotogenic effect,
- Those who are not pregnant and not planning to be pregnant,
- Those whose disease stage is at most stage III,
- Those who do not have any psychiatric disorders,
- Those who do not have wounds, lesions, etc. in the areas where acupressure will be applied
Exclusion
- Individuals who have another disease that may affect nausea and vomiting,
- Those who are allergic to ginger or are bothered by its smell,
- Those who receive simultaneous radiotherapy,
- Those who use other complementary and integrated treatment practices during the treatment process will be excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 29 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06529458
Start Date
August 29 2024
End Date
August 30 2025
Last Update
August 22 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Setenay Batır
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye), 38280