Bitter orange aromatherapy for better sleep and less fatigue
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether smelling bitter orange oil before bed can improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue for people staying in a clinic. If you are in the hospital and have trouble sleeping or feel tired, this gentle, drug-free approach may help.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older
- You have been in the clinic for at least 24 hours
- You can communicate and agree to take part
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder or a mental health condition needing treatment
- You are not pregnant, do not smoke, and have not used narcotic pain medication in the last 4 hours
- You do not have a cold, sinus infection, or loss of smell, and you can avoid eating for 2 hours before bed
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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