Effect of Thyme Oil on Respiratory Symptoms and Hemodynamic Parameters in COPD Patients

Launched by INONU UNIVERSITY · Dec 4, 2023

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This clinical trial is studying the effects of thyme oil on people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a serious lung condition that makes it hard to breathe and is often caused by long-term exposure to harmful substances. The researchers want to see if thyme oil, which is a natural and affordable remedy, can help improve the breathing symptoms and overall heart function of patients with COPD. This is important because many patients already use thyme oil as a home remedy, and the study aims to understand its potential benefits more clearly.

To participate in this trial, you must be at least 18 years old and currently hospitalized with a diagnosis of COPD. You should be able to communicate and cooperate with the research team. Unfortunately, if you have certain mental health conditions, are pregnant, or are transferred to intensive care, you won’t be eligible for the study. If you choose to join, you can expect to receive thyme oil alongside your regular treatment and to be monitored for any changes in your symptoms and health. This research could help provide valuable insights into how natural remedies can support COPD treatment.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Hospitalized with the diagnosis of COPD in the chest diseases service of a Training and Research Hospital located in the east of Turkey,
• • Receiving the patient on the first day of admission to the chest diseases service (Day 1).
• • Those who have been hospitalized in the chest diseases service for at least 3 days,
• • Over 18 years of age,
• • Being conscious,
• • Open to communication and cooperation,
• • Patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Under 18 years of age,
• • Those with dementia and/or other organic mental disorders,
• • Those with mental retardation detected by clinical interview,
• • Those who have received any psychiatric diagnosis,
• • Those who are pregnant,
• • Those who do not want to participate in the research,
• • Patients transferred to intensive care or discharged will be excluded from the study.