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AROMA-NT: Essential Oils and Wearable TENS Device for Chronic Nausea

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllOhio State University
NCT07720336 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will investigate how two inhaled essential oil products (QueaseEASE and STILL) and a wearable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device (ReliefBand) affect chronic nausea and anxiety in adults with longstanding nausea. The goal is to better understand the mechanisms by which these non-prescription therapies may influence nausea, anxiety, sleep, pain, autonomic symptoms, and bowel-related symptoms. Participants will first complete a 2-week baseline period during which nausea and other symptoms are assessed through questionnaires. Participants will then use the inhaled essential oil products as needed for 12 weeks while completing symptom surveys. Afterward, participants will use the ReliefBand wearable TENS device as needed for an additional 12 weeks and continue completing surveys. Researchers will compare symptom changes during the intervention periods with b

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 years or older. Chronic nausea for more than 6 months. Nausea on 3 or more days during the previous week. Severe or very severe nausea. At least moderate anxiety as defined by a Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) score of 10 or greater. Able to read and understand English. Willing and able to complete study procedures and questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: Currently receiving treatment for cancer. Decompensated cirrhosis, including cirrhosis with ascites, variceal bleeding, or hepatic encephalopathy. Currently receiving dialysis. Gastrointestinal surgery within the previous 3 months. Stroke within the previous 3 months. Currently pregnant (self-reported). Symptoms consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome based on the Kamath-Stothard questionnaire. Inflammation, irritation, infection, or other significant skin disease near the wrist at the intended site of ReliefBand application. Latex allergy, due to natural rubber latex contained in the ReliefBand wrist strap
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What it tests

  • Inhaled Essential Oils
  • Wearable TENS Device
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Where

1 site
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, United States
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