Effects of lavender essential oil on sleep in postmenopausal women with insomnia

Phase 2

• Conditions: Menopausal and female climacteric states; Disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep [insomnias]; N95.1; G47.0

• Registration Number: RBR-5q5t5z
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de São Paulo

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-12-27
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Postmenopausal women between 48 and 65 years old; Hysterectomized and / or oophorectomized women with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) concentrations 30 mUl / mL; They haven't used hormone therapy in the last 3 months; They haven't used sleep medications in the last month; Stop-Bang questionnaire with score <3; Clinical diagnosis of insomnia

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of uncontrolled clinical diseases; History of serious neurological or psychiatric disorders; In treatment for insomnia or for complaints of postmenopausal symptoms; In drug treatment with the use of benzodiazepines, antihistamines, hypnotics, hypnotic phytotherapics, sedatives, antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants (amphetamine, caffeine, modafinil), corticosteroids; They have previously received aromatherapy treatment; They have been practice meditation or yoga for sleep problems; If they will presente repulsion to the odor of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil or sunflower oil; Workers in shift; Illiteracy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified