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Comparison the effect of aromatherapy and eye masks on the quality of sleep in patients hospitalized in cardiac care unit.

Comparison the effect of aromatherapy and eye masks on the quality of sleep in patients hospitalized in cardiac care unit.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013052013403N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2013-10-11
Start date
2013-10-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Ischaemic heart diseases. Ischaemic heart diseases

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the aromatherapy group three drops of Rose essence will dropped on Kleenex and will attached to patients' pillow. Intervention 2: In the eye mask group patients eye will covered by
In the aromatherapy group three drops of Rose essence will dropped on Kleenex and will attached to patients' pillow.
In the eye mask group patients eye will covered by eye mask.
In the control group aromatherapy or eye mask will not use.

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Major inclusion criteria: Consciousness; Age> 18 years; obtaining informed consent; cardiac ejection fraction (EF) greater than 40%; no history of sleep problems; no history of respiratory problems; no history of allergy to flowers smell; admission at least before 24 hours. Major exclusion criteria: Extreme reaction to aroma therapy throughout the study; reluctance to continue study; loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest during the study; need to medical interventions during the sleep; orthopnea and respiratory problems during the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of sleep. Timepoint: Two consecutive nights from 10 pm to 6 am. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAtye Babaii

Kashan University of Medical sciences

atyebabaii@yahoo.com+98 25 3885 0824

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026