Using lavender to improve sleep quality in insomnia patients
Effect of Lavender on Sleep Quality and Insomnia Severity in Patients With Psychophysiological Insomnia
This study is testing whether using lavender essential oil can help people with insomnia sleep better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Keçiören) |
| Trial ID | NCT06778876 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of lavender essential oil on sleep quality and insomnia severity in patients diagnosed with psychophysiological insomnia. Participants will be divided into a lavender sachet group and a control group to assess the impact of aromatherapy on their sleep. The study aims to address a gap in existing literature, as no prior studies have specifically examined lavender's effects on this type of insomnia. By focusing on a non-drug treatment approach, the research seeks to provide an alternative method for improving sleep quality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with psychophysiological insomnia.
Not a fit: Patients with serious physical or cognitive disabilities, allergies to lavender, or other chronic diseases affecting sleep may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a natural and effective treatment option for patients struggling with insomnia.
How similar studies have performed: While lavender has been shown to improve sleep quality in general, this specific approach targeting psychophysiological insomnia is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, * Being over 65 years old * Being diagnosed with psychophysiological insomnia, * Knowing Turkish at a level that will allow you to read and understand the survey questions, * Accepting to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a serious physical or cognitive disability that would prevent him/her from answering the survey, * Being under the age of 18, * Not accepting to participate in the study, * Being allergic to lavender, * Having a chronic additional disease related to the respiratory system, * Having a psychiatric or neurological additional disease, * Using medication(s) that may affect sleep, * Experiencing a physical activity limitation that causes bedriddenness, * Having or contracting a disease that will affect the ability to smell.
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Keçiören
- University of Health Sciences — Ankara, Keçiören, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bülent D. Akçay, Assoc. Prof. — Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Study coordinator: Bülent D. Akçay, Assoc. Prof.
- Email: drbulentakcay@yahoo.com.tr
- Phone: +905055947477
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.