Sniffing peppermint and lavender during chemo may ease side effects
NCT ID NCT04449315
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested whether smelling peppermint oil can help with nausea and lavender oil can help with anxiety during chemotherapy. 40 adult cancer patients receiving outpatient chemo took part. After their infusion, they answered questions about how they felt. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could make treatment more comfortable.
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Winfield, Illinois, 60190, United States
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