Aromatherapy for fatigue and sleep in ICU nurses
This trial tests whether smelling lavender or chamomile essential oils can help intensive care nurses feel less tired and sleep better. If you work night shifts and have trouble sleeping or feel very fatigued, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a nurse working in intensive care
- You have moderate to severe fatigue (a score of 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale)
- Your sleep quality is poor (a score of 5 or higher on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale)
- You are not pregnant, do not have a chronic disease, and are not allergic to scents (especially lavender or chamomile)
- You do not use sleeping pills, and you can stick with the same perfume for a month
- You can understand and speak Turkish and have no hearing or vision problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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