Lavender scent tested as sleep aid for older women in hospital
NCT ID NCT07373132
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether smelling lavender essential oil can improve sleep in women aged 60 and older who are in the hospital and have trouble sleeping. Sixty-four participants will either receive lavender aromatherapy or a placebo, and their sleep quality will be measured using a standard insomnia scale. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach is effective and safe.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- lavender essential oil
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help older women sleep better in the hospital.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants. The effect may be small or no better than placebo, and results may not apply to other groups.
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