Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Objectives: Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have studied the potential effect of the topical use of sesame oil (SO), obtained from the sesame plant seeds (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae family), in preventing or alleviating the symptoms of infusion-related phlebitis (IRP); nevertheless,...

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Main Authors: Morteza Nasiri, Leila Amirmohseni, Mohammad Farzollah Abbasi, Fatemeh Yarahmadi, Sahar Zonoori, Mahya Torkaman, Elham Sadeghi Moghimi, Mehrnaz Ardaneh, Masoomeh Asadi
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author Morteza Nasiri
Leila Amirmohseni
Mohammad Farzollah Abbasi
Fatemeh Yarahmadi
Sahar Zonoori
Mahya Torkaman
Elham Sadeghi Moghimi
Mehrnaz Ardaneh
Masoomeh Asadi
author_facet Morteza Nasiri
Leila Amirmohseni
Mohammad Farzollah Abbasi
Fatemeh Yarahmadi
Sahar Zonoori
Mahya Torkaman
Elham Sadeghi Moghimi
Mehrnaz Ardaneh
Masoomeh Asadi
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description Objectives: Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have studied the potential effect of the topical use of sesame oil (SO), obtained from the sesame plant seeds (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae family), in preventing or alleviating the symptoms of infusion-related phlebitis (IRP); nevertheless, their data are inconsistent. Thus, this review sought to qualitatively and quantitatively synthesize data from all available RCTs concerning the effect of the topical administration of SO on managing IRP. Methods: The online databases were searched up to July 13, 2024. Studies were eligible if they compared administering standard care plus topical SO to applying an alternative modality and/or standard care. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool and GRADE framework were employed to appraise the quality of the evidence. Results: Eight studies of 755 records in the initial search met the inclusion criteria, which investigated inpatients and/or outpatients with chemotherapy-induced phlebitis (n = 6) and amiodarone-induced phlebitis (n = 2). According to the quantitative analysis, adults who had received coadministration of standard care and topical SO on the infusion site were significantly less affected by IRP than those who had received a control condition (effect sizes= 5, risk ratio= 0.54; 95 % confidence interval[0.32, 0.92]; P = 0.025). Also, based on the qualitative syntheses, SO can potentially prevent the formation of advanced stages of IRP, delay the appearance of IRP symptoms, and reduce IRP-induced pain severity. Conclusion: Topical SO had a favorable effect on caring for adults with IRP. However, uncertainty remains because the evidence quality was moderate, some RCTs needed better methodological rigor, and most required to address the safety of the intervention or independent verification of SO used in terms of purity and potency. Thus, to build a valid conclusion about the efficacy and safety of SO in managing IRP, more high-quality RCTs must be conducted considering an active placebo control intervention along with a well-designed randomization and blinding approach, as well as a better description of safety parameters and the quality control information of the SO used. PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42024542497
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spelling doaj-art-974c0f65526a49c7906f81db7e2db07d2025-01-30T05:12:52ZengElsevierComplementary Therapies in Medicine0965-22992025-03-0188103122Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsMorteza Nasiri0Leila Amirmohseni1Mohammad Farzollah Abbasi2Fatemeh Yarahmadi3Sahar Zonoori4Mahya Torkaman5Elham Sadeghi Moghimi6Mehrnaz Ardaneh7Masoomeh Asadi8Department of Anesthesia, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranBehbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, IranDepartment of Nursing, Kut University College, Wasit, 52001, IraqDepartment of Nursing, Broujerd School of Nursing, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, IranDepartment of Nursing, Broujerd School of Nursing, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, IranNursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranDepartment of Community Health Nursing, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranBehbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, IranDepartment of Operating Room Nursing, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran; Corresponding author.Objectives: Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have studied the potential effect of the topical use of sesame oil (SO), obtained from the sesame plant seeds (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae family), in preventing or alleviating the symptoms of infusion-related phlebitis (IRP); nevertheless, their data are inconsistent. Thus, this review sought to qualitatively and quantitatively synthesize data from all available RCTs concerning the effect of the topical administration of SO on managing IRP. Methods: The online databases were searched up to July 13, 2024. Studies were eligible if they compared administering standard care plus topical SO to applying an alternative modality and/or standard care. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool and GRADE framework were employed to appraise the quality of the evidence. Results: Eight studies of 755 records in the initial search met the inclusion criteria, which investigated inpatients and/or outpatients with chemotherapy-induced phlebitis (n = 6) and amiodarone-induced phlebitis (n = 2). According to the quantitative analysis, adults who had received coadministration of standard care and topical SO on the infusion site were significantly less affected by IRP than those who had received a control condition (effect sizes= 5, risk ratio= 0.54; 95 % confidence interval[0.32, 0.92]; P = 0.025). Also, based on the qualitative syntheses, SO can potentially prevent the formation of advanced stages of IRP, delay the appearance of IRP symptoms, and reduce IRP-induced pain severity. Conclusion: Topical SO had a favorable effect on caring for adults with IRP. However, uncertainty remains because the evidence quality was moderate, some RCTs needed better methodological rigor, and most required to address the safety of the intervention or independent verification of SO used in terms of purity and potency. Thus, to build a valid conclusion about the efficacy and safety of SO in managing IRP, more high-quality RCTs must be conducted considering an active placebo control intervention along with a well-designed randomization and blinding approach, as well as a better description of safety parameters and the quality control information of the SO used. PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42024542497http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229924001109Intravenous infusionsPeripheral catheterizationPhlebitisSesame oilSystematic review
spellingShingle Morteza Nasiri
Leila Amirmohseni
Mohammad Farzollah Abbasi
Fatemeh Yarahmadi
Sahar Zonoori
Mahya Torkaman
Elham Sadeghi Moghimi
Mehrnaz Ardaneh
Masoomeh Asadi
Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Intravenous infusions
Peripheral catheterization
Phlebitis
Sesame oil
Systematic review
title Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_full Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_fullStr Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_full_unstemmed Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_short Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_sort is the topical application of sesame oil sesamum indicum l combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion related phlebitis evidence from a systematic review with meta analysis of randomized controlled trials
topic Intravenous infusions
Peripheral catheterization
Phlebitis
Sesame oil
Systematic review
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229924001109
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