Evaluation of the Therapeutic Approach of Aromatherapy by Olfaction of Essential Oils in Association With Hypnosis in the Management of Patients Followed for Cancer

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER INTERCOMMUNAL CRETEIL · Feb 3, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how aromatherapy and hypnosis can help manage anxiety and discomfort in cancer patients during certain medical procedures, like blood tests or changing dressings. The goal is to see if using essential oils and self-hypnosis can make these experiences less stressful for patients.

To participate, patients need to be at least 18 years old and currently receiving treatment for cancer. They should be able to give their consent and be undergoing specific procedures like blood tests or dressing changes. During the trial, participants will receive support to learn self-hypnosis and will experience aromatherapy during their medical procedures. They will be asked about their feelings of anxiety and comfort before and after these procedures to track how well these techniques work. It's an opportunity for patients to explore new ways of managing discomfort associated with their cancer treatment.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged ≥18 years
• • Patients followed in medical oncology and by the mobile palliative care support team
• • From the first line of chemotherapy
• * Patient requiring one of the following procedures:
• • Blood samples via a central catheter with a percutaneous implantable chamber, with a Huber needle
• • Peripheral venous samples
• • Change of dressing for cancerous lesion
• • Complete toilet in bed
• • Patients who have given their consent
• • Patient affiliated with a social security scheme
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Protected person under guardianship or curatorship,
• • Person deprived of liberty
• • Person unable to express consent
• • Pregnant woman and breastfeeding woman
• • History of allergy or intolerance to essential oils
• • Patients with cognitive or language disorders that make it impossible to answer the questionnaires
• • Psychotic disorders