EFFECTS OF CİTRUS AND CLOVE OİL AROMATHERAPY İN OLDER ADULTS
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Intervention Group 1, Intervention Group 2, Placebo Control Group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Aromatherapy. Basic parameters: from 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
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Official title
THE EFFECTS OF CİTRUS AND CLOVE OİL AROMATHERAPY ON FATİGUE LEVEL, SLEEP, AND QUALİTY OF LİFE İN OLDER ADULTS
Overview
This study aimed to determine the effects of citrus and clove oil aromatherapy, administered via inhalation (2 drops, 2 minutes, 3 times a week for one month), on fatigue level, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults. Research Hypotheses H11: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults. H01: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults. H12: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults. H02: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults. H13: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults. H03: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on quality of life in older adults. H14: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults. H04: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults. H15: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults. H05: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults. H16: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults.
Interventions
- Other Intervention Group 1
Intervention 1 (Citrus Oil) Group: This group receives treatment 3 times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), for a total of 12 sessions over one month, with 2 drops of citrus oil applied to a 6x6 cm gauze pad for 2 minutes in each session. - Other Intervention Group 2
This group undergoes a total of 12 sessions over one month, 3 times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), each session involves applying 2 drops of clove oil for 2 minutes, using a 6x6 cm gauze pad in each application. - Other Placebo Control Group
This group undergoes a treatment three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), a total of 12 sessions over one month, and in each session, 2 drops of almond oil are applied to a 6x6 cm gauze pad for 2 minutes.
Primary outcome measures
- Change in fatigue level assessed by the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20) [Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period]
- Change in insomnia complaints and sleep quality assessed by the Basic Insomnia and Sleep Quality Scale (BaSIQS) [Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Change in quality of life assessed by the Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief (OPQOL-Brief) [Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Individuals who are: • 65 years of age or older
- Registered at the 60+ Refreshment University campus
- Can understand and communicate in Turkish
- Have a score of ≥24 on the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination (SMMT)
- Have a visual similarity scale (VAS-S) score of 4 or higher for sleep problems within the past week
- Have a visual similarity scale (VAS-F) score of 4 or higher for fatigue level within the past week
- Have agreed to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
- Those with a known allergy/sensitivity to citrus or clove oil,
- Those diagnosed with any respiratory disease (asthma, COPD, etc.),
- Those with any health condition that impairs their ability to smell will not be included in the study.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07368374 · ERU-SBF-ID-01