Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender and ginger essential oil on pain,Joint stiffness and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Phase 2

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis.; Osteoarthritis of knee

• Registration Number: IRCT20200314046772N1
• Lead Sponsor: Birjand 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: 13 July 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

1. Approval of primary knee osteoarthritis by a rheumatologist
Be able to understand the explanations and complete the interview
Written personal consent
Age 25-75 years
Lack of cancer, pregnancy and coagulation disorders such as hemophilia, asthma (steroid use)
Lack of treatment with injectable steroids and physiotherapy
No ulcers above the knee joint
The duration of the disease is at least 2 years
No odor problem
Lack of food and drug sensitivity and intolerance
Take the same medication as your doctor advised to relieve pain
No history of knee joint surgery
No symptoms of acute infection at the knee joint
Do not take any drugs (no addiction)

Exclusion Criteria

Knee surgery during the study
Prescribe physiotherapy for knee pain during the study
Allergic reactions to ginger and lavender during the study
Lack of willingness to continue participating in the study
Increased pain intensity and uncontrollability with prescription drugs
Occurrence of any health problem that, at the discretion of the physician in question, is a continuation of the intervention to the detriment of the sample
Hospitalization for any reason
Do not take the drug more than once a week
Take any drugs
Oral ginger and lavender

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain score in WOMAC questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention? Immediately after the intervention?2 weeks after the intervention? 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: womac questionnaire.;Stiffness Joint score in WOMAC questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention? Immediately after the intervention?2 weeks after the intervention? 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: womac questionnaire.;Physical performance score in the WOMAC questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention? Immediately after the intervention?2 weeks after the intervention? 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: womac questionnaire.