The Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage on Pain Intensity and Wrist Joint Mobility in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Official Summary

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.

Study Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Model: PARALLEL
• Masking: SINGLE
• Enrollment: 100 participants

Interventions

• OTHER: Lavender Aromatherapy Massage — Massage therapy using lavender essential oil applied to the wrist according to the study protocol.
• OTHER: Inert Almond Oil Massage — Massage using inert almond oil without lavender essential oil, applied with the same duration and procedure as the experimental group.

Primary Outcomes

• Pain Intensity (Baseline and after completion of the intervention period (e.g., 4 weeks).)

Secondary Outcomes

• Wrist Joint Mobility (Baseline and after completion of the intervention period (e.g., 4 weeks).)

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