NCT Number: NCT07368374
This study aimed to determine the effects of citrus and clove oil aromatherapy, administered via inhalation (2 drops, 2 minutes, 3 times a week for one month), on fatigue level, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults.
Research Hypotheses
H11: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H01: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H12: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H02: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H13: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults.
H03: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on quality of life in older adults.
H14: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H04: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H15: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H05: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H16: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults.
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All sexes
Interventional
Not applicable
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
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Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Intervention 1 (Citrus Oil) Group: This group receives treatment 3 times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), for a total of 12 sessions over one month, with 2 drops of citrus oil applied to a 6x6 cm gauze pad for 2 minutes in each session.
This group undergoes a total of 12 sessions over one month, 3 times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), each session involves applying 2 drops of clove oil for 2 minutes, using a 6x6 cm gauze pad in each application.
This group undergoes a treatment three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), a total of 12 sessions over one month, and in each session, 2 drops of almond oil are applied to a 6x6 cm gauze pad for 2 minutes.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period
Fatigue level will be assessed using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), a validated self-report questionnaire. Prior to the initiation of the aromatherapy intervention, baseline MFI-20 data will be collected through face-to-face interviews conducted by Assessor 1. Following the completion of the four-week intervention period, the MFI-20 will be re-administered through face-to-face interviews by Assessor 2. The primary outcome will be the mean change in total MFI-20 score from baseline to post-intervention. Comparisons will be conducted between the intervention groups and the placebo control group.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period
Insomnia complaints and sleep quality will be assessed using the Basic Insomnia and Sleep Quality Scale (BaSIQS), a validated self-report questionnaire. Baseline measurements will be collected through face-to-face interviews conducted by Assessor 1 prior to the initiation of the aromatherapy intervention. Following the completion of the four-week intervention period, the BaSIQS will be re-administered through face-to-face interviews by Assessor 2. The primary outcome will be the mean change in total BaSIQS score from baseline to post-intervention. Comparisons will be made between the aromatherapy intervention groups and the placebo control group.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period
Quality of life will be assessed using the Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief (OPQOL-Brief), a validated self-report instrument. Baseline measurements will be collected through face-to-face interviews conducted by Assessor 1 prior to the initiation of the aromatherapy intervention. Following the completion of the four-week intervention period, the OPQOL-Brief will be re-administered through face-to-face interviews by Assessor 2. The primary outcome will be the mean change in total OPQOL-Brief score from baseline to post-intervention. Comparisons will be made between the aromatherapy intervention groups and the placebo control group.
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Mersin University
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THE EFFECTS OF CİTRUS AND CLOVE OİL AROMATHERAPY ON FATİGUE LEVEL, SLEEP, AND QUALİTY OF LİFE İN OLDER ADULTS
Acronym: ARTICLE
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