The effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil on osteoarthritis of knee.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Osteoarthritis of the knee.; Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]

• Registration Number: IRCT2015041921839N1
• 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: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Approved osteoarthritis knee by Rheumatologist; having knee joint pain that scored 4 cm or above on a 10 cm visual analog scale in the past 3 months; persons who are able to understand explanations and complete the interview; no having cancer, pregnancy and blood clotting disorders such as hemophilia.
exclusion criteria: knee surgery during the study prescription physiotherapy for the knee joint pain during the study; have an allergic reaction towards lavender essential oil during the study; unwillingness to continue to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knee Pain. Timepoint: at baseline, immediately after the intervention, 1 and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analogue Scale.;Stiffness. Timepoint: at baseline, immediately after the intervention, 1 and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC).;Physical function. Timepoint: at baseline, immediately after the intervention, 1 and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC).