Effects of Aromatherapy Massage in Menopausal Women With Knee Osteoarthritis

Effects of Aromatherapy Massage in Menopausal Women With Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial

In this study, the effects of 4-week aromatherapy massage on pain, functionality, sleep quality and menopausal symptoms will be examined in individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis during menopause.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of aromatherapy massage performed with bergamot oil for 4 weeks on pain, function, sleep and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly divided into 3 groups as Bergamot, placebo and control. In addition to the conventional treatment, the Bergamot group will receive 2 sessions of Bergamot oil per week for 4 weeks, and the placebo group will be massaged with 2 sessions of sweet almond oil for 4 weeks. the control group will continue conventional treatment for 4 weeks. All assessments will be performed before starting treatment and at the end of 4 weeks of treatment. Participants' pain will be evaluated by VAS, Functions by WOMAC, Sleep quality by PSQI, menopausal symptoms by Menopause Symptoms Evaluation scale. At the end of the study, the satisfaction of the participants will be evaluated with VAS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 40-65,
• having entered the menopause,
• being diagnosed with knee OA,
• being at the level of OA 2-3,
• having pain at rest in the knee VAS ≥ 4.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any knee surgery
• known allergies to the oils to be used