Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Wrist Mobility in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recruiting · NCT07456657 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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Inert Almond Oil MassageLavender Aromatherapy Massage
What this trial is about
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of lavender aromatherapy massage on pain intensity and wrist joint mobility in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive lavender aromatherapy massage in addition to standard care or standard care alone. Pain intensity and wrist mobility will be measured before and after the intervention period. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of complementary therapies in reducing pain and improving joint function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Who can take part
Age range
20 Years to 60 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Age 20 to 60 years
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis meeting the 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria
- Seropositive for Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
- Stable dosage of RA medications (NSAIDs, csDMARDs, bDMARDs) for at least 3 months prior to enrollment with commitment to maintain the regimen
Exclusion criteria
- Acute joint inflammation or infection in the hands or upper back during screening
- Recent surgery (within 6 months) affecting hands or upper back
- Dermal lesions, open wounds, infections, or significant vascular pathology at treatment sites
- Serious comorbidities (uncontrolled diabetes, renal failure, cancer, severe cardiac/respiratory disease, coagulopathies, anticoagulant use)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Previous lavender aromatherapy massage within 6 months
- Documented hypersensitivity to lavender aromatherapy massage
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Marjan Teaching Hospital - Hillah, Babil Governorate, Iraq