Sniffing away sickness: aromatherapy tested for chemo nausea

NCT ID NCT07209501

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether aromatherapy inhaler sticks can reduce nausea and vomiting in 30 patients receiving chemotherapy as part of a stem cell transplant. Participants use the inhaler every four hours and whenever they feel sick. Half get essential oils, half get a placebo (jojoba oil only). The study mainly checks if this approach is practical and acceptable, and also tracks nausea severity and vomiting episodes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: aromatherapy inhaler with essential oils
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy for stem cell transplant patients.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chemotherapy-induced toxicity plasma cell myeloma Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED NAUSEA AND VOMITING (CINV)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore, 169608, Singapore

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