Aromatherapy to prevent confusion in older ICU patients after fracture surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether breathing in pleasant scents (aromatherapy) can help prevent confusion or disorientation (delirium) in older adults who are recovering from bone fracture surgery in the intensive care unit. If you are 60 or older and in the ICU after a fracture, this harmless-smelling treatment might keep you more clear-headed during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older
- You had surgery for a broken bone and are now in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You are awake enough to talk and understand Turkish
- You have a normal sense of smell
- You do not have asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems
- You have not been diagnosed with delirium, Alzheimer's, or dementia
- You only have one broken bone (not multiple fractures)
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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