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Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality in Hospitalized Elderly Female Patients With Insomnia
Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Summary
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of standardized aromatherapy compared with placebo in improving sleep quality among hospitalized elderly female patients with insomnia.
Official title: Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality in Hospitalized Elderly Female Patients With Insomnia: Protocol for A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Parallel Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
60 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2027-01-31
Last Updated
2026-01-28
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Aromatherapy
Verify patient identity and explain the intervention. Ensure comfortable supine or semi-recumbent position. Drop 2 drops of lavender essential oil onto a sterile cotton ball; place inside disposable urine cup. Position cup 20 cm from patient's nostrils; instruct patient to perform 10 deep breaths. Place cup at bedside until morning. Lay treatment cloth under patient's wrists. Apply 1 drop of lavender oil to both thumbs, perform bilateral Shenmen (HT7) acupoint pressure on the wrist Shenmen acupoint pressure for 10 minutes per side, moderate pressure causing mild local distension but no pain. Restore patient to comfortable position; remove materials; wash hands. Record any immediate reactions or discomfort.
Placebo
Identical procedure using odorless fractionated coconut oil. Sham acupoint pressure on a non-acupoint location near the wrist performed identically to maintain blinding.