The objective of this study is to investigate whether aromatherapy essential oils are effective in alleviating anxiety and depression in participants undergoing perioperative pancreatic cancer treatment. Researchers compared aromatherapy essential oils with a placebo (a substance that appears similar but contains no essential oils) to determine their efficacy in reducing anxiety and depression in these participants. Participants were required to undergo aromatherapy for 2 hours daily over a period of 15 days. Assessments of anxiety and depression were conducted one day before surgery, 14 days after surgery, and 42 days after surgery, with their scores recorded accordingly.
Meet diagnostic criteria in Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Guidelines for pancreatic cancer
Age ≥18 years
Contraception required, non-lactation period
Consistent with surgical indications
History of mental illness or cognitive impairment
Severe liver/kidney disease, cardiopulmonary dysfunction, tumor recurrence/metastasis
Allergy or intolerance to aromatic reagents, olfactory disorders, acute respiratory disease, serious complications (unstable vital signs, blood clotting disorders, irreversible metabolic diseases)
Poor compliance with study protocol or participation in similar studies