Scent of relief: aromatherapy shows promise for dementia sundowning
NCT ID NCT07288736
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether two different essential oil blends can reduce agitation (sundowning) and improve sleep in 35 people with dementia living in long-term care. Participants receive a stimulating morning blend and a relaxing afternoon blend, then a calming all-day blend, each for two weeks. The goal is to see if these simple, non-drug aromas can ease distressing symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Evergreen Senior Day Care Center
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 802, Taiwan
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Kang Yu Day Care Center, Tainan
Tainan, Taiwan, 71754, Taiwan
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