A scented soak for cancer symptoms: can lavender foot baths soothe pain and fatigue?
NCT ID NCT07721168
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether daily aromatherapy foot baths with lavender essential oil can help cancer patients manage pain, sleep quality, and fatigue. Over five days, one group receives a 20-minute foot bath with lavender oil, while a control group receives routine care only. Researchers then compare changes in pain, fatigue, and sleep scores between the two groups.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- aromatherapy foot bath with lavender essential oil
- What this could lead to
- If effective, aromatherapy foot baths could offer a simple, drug-free way to help cancer patients manage pain, sleep problems, and fatigue.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The benefits may be modest or not generalizable.
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