The Effects of Aromatherapy on Insomnia and Stress Relief: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Bergamot, Lavender, and Chamomile Essential Oils

Not Applicable

• Conditions: healthy adult

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000053517
• Lead Sponsor: Hoshi University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-02-01
• Study Completion: 2024-05-10
• Last Update Posted: 27 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete: follow-up continuing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 108

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Volunteers will be excluded from study participation if they: 1) refuse to participate in the study; 2) cannot detect the scent of bergamot essential oil; 3) dislike the aroma of bergamot oil used in the study; 4) are using sleep medication; 5) have hypertension, seizureVolunteers will be excluded from study participation if they: 1) refuse to participate in the study; 2) cannot detect the scent of bergamot essential oil; 3) dislike the aroma of bergamot oil used in the study; 4) are using sleep medication; 5) have hypertension, seizure disorders, or other chronic diseases; 6) have hypersensitivity to alcohol-based products; 7) test positive for allergic reactions at study registration; or 8) are deemed ineligible by principal investigator for other reasons not listed above.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess stress and sleep using DASS-21

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess sleep quality and morning awakening using the OSA sleep inventory MA version Assess happiness using the Subjective Happiness Scale