Sweet Scents to Sweet Dreams: Use of Herbal Pillows to Facilitate Sleep and Improve Quality of Life

Duquesne University1 个研究点分布在 1 个国家目标入组 30 人开始时间: 2024年2月1日最近更新: 2026年4月17日

适应症

干预措施

试验速览

阶段: 不适用
状态: 已完成
发起方: Duquesne University
入组人数: 30
试验地点: 1
主要终点: Sleep Function

研究概览研究设计入排标准研究组 & 干预措施结局指标研究者研究点记录与标识符相似试验

研究概览

简要总结

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of herbal pillows on sleep and quality of life in a healthy population using actigraphy, validated questionnaires and daily diary logs. The goal of this study is to improve sleep and quality of life using herbal and Ayurveda/holistic-based botanical pillows.

研究设计

研究类型: Interventional
分配方式: Randomized
干预模型: Parallel
主要目的: Supportive Care
盲法: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

入排标准

年龄范围: 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
性别: All
接受健康志愿者: 是

入选标准

•You must be at least 18 years of age.
•You must be willing to adhere to a sleep hygiene protocol (e.g., 10pm-midnight-6-8am) for 2 weeks without interruption in the comfort of your home.
•You must be willing to wear a watch that monitors your sleep and light as well as a sleep mask for two consecutive weeks.
•During the testing period, you must be willing to refrain from alcohol and anything that can affect mood and sleep.
•You must allow for the placement of an herbal pillow next to your head while sleeping for one week during testing.
•You must be willing to fill out short sleep logs during the 2 weeks of testing.
•You must also be willing to come to the study location on 3 occasions over a 2 week period.

排除标准

•Males or females with any condition that prevents adequate inhalation of botanical pillows [e.g., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), deviated septum, etc].
•Males or females on mood altering substances prescription (e.g., anti-depressants, anxiolytics, Ritalin, Adderall, anti-convulsants; opioids, etc), non-prescription/over-the-counter (OTC) drugs/herbal/natural products [(e.g., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing compounds, melatonin, St. John's Wort, lavender capsules, essential oils, perfume-containing products, etc].
•Any environmental, physical condition or pathology that can significantly impact on sleep and prevent an approximate 10pm-midnight-6-8am sleep rhythm (e.g., shift work, studying/exams, rotations, insomnia, new parents, nocturia, restless leg syndrome, chronic pain, etc).
•Any medications that can influence sleep [(e.g., use of beta blockers; anti-histamines; dexamethasone; angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI); nicotine products, alpha blockers]
•Chemical sensitivities
•Allergies
•Pregnancy.