Healthy adult
Conditions
Interventions
The test is conducted twice per person, divided into two days. In one test, perform the following tests I to III at regular intervals. I In a rest state, sniff the citrus scent for 5 minutes. II In
Sponsors
Industrial Research Institute of Shizuoka Prefecture
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1)Japanese (2)Female (3)Age:30-59, Healthy person (At obtaining informed consent) (4)Persons giving written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Subjects who are sensitive to scent and may cause indefinite complaints or asthma. (3) Subjects who have diseases related to blood circulation disorder. (6) Subjects who have skin symptoms around the site of observation that affect the evaluation. For example, scratches, pimples, etc. (7) Subjects who currently go to dermatology office. (8) Subjects who are pregnant, may be pregnant in near future, or are breast-feeding. (9) Subjects who participate in other clinical studies.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in salivary cortisol concentration as a stress indicator when smelling citrus scent or odorless air for 15 minutes in a stress-loaded state by a stroop test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in psychological state, cerebral blood flow (forehead), fluctuation distribution of finger tip pulse waves, and fingertip blood flow when sniffing citrus scent or odorless air for 15 minutes in a stress-loaded state by the stroop test. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactRie Yamashita
Industrial Research Institute of Shizuoka Prefecture Food Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed