Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Wrist Mobility in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
In brief
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of lavender aromatherapy massage on pain intensity and wrist joint mobility in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive lavender aromatherapy massage in addition to standard care or standard care alone. Pain intensity and wrist mobility will be measured before and after the intervention period. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of complementary therapies in reducing pain and improving joint function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07456657
- Run by
- University of Baghdad
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2026-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-02-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-10
Who can join
Age: 20 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 20 to 60 years
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis meeting the 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria
- Seropositive for Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
- Stable dosage of RA medications (NSAIDs, csDMARDs, bDMARDs) for at least 3 months prior to enrollment with commitment to maintain the regimen
You may not qualify if…
- Acute joint inflammation or infection in the hands or upper back during screening
- Recent surgery (within 6 months) affecting hands or upper back
- Dermal lesions, open wounds, infections, or significant vascular pathology at treatment sites
- Serious comorbidities (uncontrolled diabetes, renal failure, cancer, severe cardiac/respiratory disease, coagulopathies, anticoagulant use)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Previous lavender aromatherapy massage within 6 months
- Documented hypersensitivity to lavender aromatherapy massage
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