Sleep Quality
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial, with two distinct arms. The intervention group will receive a bottle containing Citrus aurantium essential oil and the placebo control group wil
Sponsors
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: People of both sexes. Over 60 years of age who present changes in sleep according to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) with a score =5. Be in a physical and cognitive condition to understand the Informed Consent Form and participate in the study by responding to the instrument: Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and the sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Make use of other integrative practices to improve sleep quality. Have an allergy or intolerance to strong odors. Have irritation or lesions on the face. Have a history of known respiratory disorders, such as asthma, for example
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Investigate the impact of aromatherapy with Citrus aurantium essential oil on sleep quality in elderly people with sleep disorders | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactKárita da Mota
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed