None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The study design was a randomised, controlled trial. Repeated measures were taken at baseline, 3 points during treatment, and after a wash-out period at the end of the trial. The participants and the person doing the cognitive testing and data analysis were blinded to the treatment allocation, and the staff administering the treatment were blinded as to which of the treatments was the active. The trial will be carried out in parallel groups, with staggered starting times to allow adequate time for the cognitive testing.
Interventions
The "active" treatment will contain 1mL each of Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), Lime (Citrus latifolia) and Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) essential oils, diluted in a non-fragranced aqueous cream lotion. The "inactive" preparation will contain 1mL each of Ginger (Zingiber officinalis, Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and Mandarin (Citrus recticulata) essential oils diluted in a non-fragranced aqueous cream lotion.
Sponsors
ACCMER
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
During the initial screening interview, potential participants will be invited to participate in the treatment arms of the study if they comply with the following criteria: They must have been resident in the nursing home for more than 3 months. Have an MMSE score of 25 or less, and be considered to have some degree of dementia by nursing staff and or diagnosis by geriatrician. Be in good health or have any concomitant diseases (such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders) under control.
Exclusion criteria
No exclusion criteria
Outcome results
None listed