Sniff your way to better grades? study tests aromatherapy for exam jitters

NCT ID NCT07258719

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Jenalee Hinds Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using aromatherapy before quizzes and tests could lower test anxiety in college students. Twenty students applied essential oils (doTERRA ADAPTIV or Thinker) before exams, then measured their heart rate and blood pressure. The goal was to see if the oils helped them feel calmer and perform better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: essential oils (doTERRA ADAPTIV and Thinker)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help students manage test anxiety.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants. Results may not apply to all students, and the effect could be due to a placebo or the act of taking a break rather than the oils themselves.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

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