Sniff your way to better grades? study tests aromatherapy for test nerves

NCT ID NCT07258719

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at whether aromatherapy can lower test anxiety and boost quiz scores in college students. Twenty students used essential oils during exams while researchers measured their anxiety levels, heart rate, and blood pressure. The goal was to see if a simple scent could help students feel calmer and perform better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

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