Lavender aromatherapy for memory in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if smelling lavender essential oil can help with memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory problems. You will be asked to complete thinking tests and use a lavender inhaler for 12 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 79 years old.
- You have mild memory or thinking problems (diagnosed as mild cognitive impairment).
- You live in a senior care facility and plan to stay there for the next 12 weeks.
- You have a normal sense of smell (tested with a simple smell test).
- You do not take any prescription medicines for memory, mood, or mental health.
- You do not have asthma, allergies, or a history of mental health conditions like depression or schizophrenia.
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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