Insomnia Mental and Behavioural Disorders Insomnia
Conditions
Interventions
Aromatherapy oils - lavender oil versus geranium oil versus almond oil (placebo)
Sponsors
University of the West of England (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy individuals 2. Aged 20-55 years 3. Informed consent 4. Mild to moderate persistent insomnia defined as a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Score within the range 5-14 assessed over the preceding month, and with a minimum of 3 weeks duration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Anosmic 2. Menopausal women 3. Pregnancy (or planning to become pregnant during the trial period) 4. Children under 3 years 5. Acutely ill 6. Systemic illness affecting their sleep 7. Recently treated with aromatherapy 8. Suffering from any recognised sleep pathology other than insomnia 9. Taking long-term medication (except oral contraceptives) or any short-term medication which may affect their natural sleep patterns 10. Previous hypersensitivity or allergy to aromatherapy or related products
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Actigraphic data obtained from wrist worn actigraphs 2. Subjective sleep status assessed with the PSQI | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire 2. Borkovec and Nau Questionnaire | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed