Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy and acupressure on depression and quality of life in women with breast cancer

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Condition 1: Depression in women with breast cancer. Condition 2: Quality of life in women with breast cancer.; Neoplasms of unspecified behavior; C00-D49

• Registration Number: IRCT20230124057208N1
• Lead Sponsor: Bagheiat-allah University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 96

Inclusion Criteria

Breast cancer for 1-3 years
Suffering from mild and moderate depression according to the Beck depression questionnaire
Not taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs
No consumption of psychoactive substances, alcohol and tobacco
Reading and writing literacy to complete the questionnaire
Married
Absence of suffering from other mental problems according to the statement of the person or family member
Absence of olfactory disorder according to the statement of the patient or a family member
Not suffering from eczema and hives or allergies to flowers, plants and respiratory problems such as asthma
18-60 years old

Exclusion Criteria

Avoiding continuing to participate in the study at any stage
Any reaction to aromatherapy or acupressure
Aggravation of the disease during the study in such a way that prevents the continuation of the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression score in Beck Depression questionnaire. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck's Depression Questionnaire II.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Two questionnaires will be used:Quality of life questionnaire for Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer AND Quality of life questionnaire for Brest Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression score in Beck Depression questionnaire. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck's Depression Questionnaire II.;Quality of life. Timepoint: before intervention and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Two questionnaires will be used:Quality of life questionnaire for Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer AND Quality of life questionnaire for Brest Cancer patients Belongs to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.