Flower power: geranium scent may help cancer patients during chemo
NCT ID NCT07292844
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether inhaling geranium essential oil during chemotherapy can reduce pain and blood pressure in cancer patients. 90 Indonesian patients under 65 with normal weight took part. The treatment group breathed in geranium oil for 15 minutes during chemo, while the control group received usual care. Researchers measured pain and blood pressure before and after each session to see if the aromatherapy made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- geranium essential oil inhalation aromatherapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help cancer patients feel less pain and lower blood pressure during chemotherapy sessions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all patients. Aromatherapy effects can be subtle and vary by individual, and the study did not track long-term outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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RSUD Dr. Moewardi Surakarta
Surakarta, Centre Java, 57162, Indonesia
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