Can a scented massage boost brain function in ICU patients?

NCT ID NCT07593430

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will test whether a daily aromatherapy massage, combined with a sensory stimulation program, can improve cognitive function in intensive care patients with brain injuries. Sixty adults on ventilators or oxygen will be randomly assigned to receive the treatment from a family member, a nurse, or standard care. The goal is to see if this gentle approach can help patients become more aware and responsive.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: aromatherapy massage with orange, patchouli, and rosemary oils
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help ICU patients regain awareness and shorten their hospital stay.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 people. It is not yet recruiting, so results are unknown. The effect may be small or no different from standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury cerebrovascular disorder injury lung disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRO VASCULAR DISEASE COGNITIVE SENSORY PERCEPTION LEVEL IN UNCONSCIOUS PATIENTS LUNG DISAASES TRAUMA PATIENTS

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