We will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the sleep-improving effects of hand massages using lavender essential oil by combining objective assessment metrics with physiological indicators.
Conditions
Interventions
1.Adjust to each participant'
s sleep schedule. The intervention is conducted at the time each night when the participant lies down in bed to fall asleep. The aromatherapy oil used for the hand massage consists of a 1% dilution of
Sponsors
University of Occupational and Environmental Health
Saga University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals aged 65 or older residing in a senior care facility (regardless of gender) 2. Individuals for whom consent has been obtained from both the participant and their family (or legal representative) 3. Individuals who tested negative on an aromatherapy oil patch test 4. Individuals exhibiting BPSD symptoms
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any person who does not meet even one of the selection criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in salivary oxytocin concentration | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep Patterns Measured by a Sensor Mat-Type Sleep Monitor (Sleep SCAN) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public Contactkumi morizono
University of Occupational and Environmental Health School of Occupational Health
Outcome results
None listed