Lavender Oil Massage for Wrist Pain and Movement in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tests lavender oil massage on wrist pain and movement in rheumatoid arthritis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Wrist Mobility in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Key facts
- Where
- Hillah, IraqSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
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The trial is looking for adults with rheumatoid arthritis who test positive for rheumatoid factor and are on stable medicines. It tests lavender aromatherapy massage for pain and wrist movement.
- Age
- 20 to 60 years
- Sex
- Women and men can join.
- Disease stage
- Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed by the 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria.
- Earlier treatment
- Must have taken a stable dose of RA medicines (NSAIDs, csDMARDs, bDMARDs) for at least 3 months and keep the same regimen. Must not have had lavender aromatherapy massage in the last 6 months.
- Biomarker or test result
- Positive for Rheumatoid Factor (RF).
Main reasons for not taking part
- Acute joint inflammation or infection in the hands or upper back
- Surgery on the hands or upper back within 6 months
- Skin lesions, open wounds, infections or major blood vessel disease at treatment sites
- Serious illness such as uncontrolled diabetes, kidney failure, cancer, severe heart or lung disease, bleeding disorders, or use of blood thinners
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 20 and 60 years old?
Source: NCT07456657, who can take part
Where in Iraq
- Marjan Teaching HospitalHillah, IraqTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Baghdad
- Trial code
- NCT07456657
- Record updated
- 16 September 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage on Pain Intensity and Wrist Joint Mobility in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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.
Inclusion: 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.
Exclusion: Recent surgery (within 6 months) affecting hands or upper back; Previous lavender aromatherapy massage within 6 months; Acute joint inflammation or infection in the hands or upper back during screening; 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); Documented hypersensitivity to lavender aromatherapy massage; Pregnancy or breastfeeding.