Sniff your way to sharper thinking? trial tests essential oils for focus

NCT ID NCT07623811

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a blend of essential oils, used as a sniffable stick and a topical stick, can improve attention, memory, and focus in healthy adults aged 18 to 64. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to use either the active oil blend or a placebo that looks and smells similar. They will complete cognitive tests and questionnaires before and after using the products to see if the oils make a real difference in mental performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
InTune essential oil blend (topical and aromatic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural, non-drug way to temporarily boost attention and memory in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase, and the effects may be subtle or no better than placebo. Essential oils can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to read and understand English, willing to attend one study visit at the doTERRA campus in Pleasant Grove, UT Exclusion Criteria: * Regular use (topical, aromatic, or internal) of rosemary, copaiba, cedarwood, peppermint, wild orange, Spanish sage, lime peel, marjoram, litsea, agarwood, vetiver, hiba wood, elderberry extract, or vanilla essential oil in the past month * Allergy or sensitivity to rosemary, copaiba, cedarwood, peppermint, wild orange, Spanish sage, lime peel, marjoram, litsea, agarwood, vetiver, hiba wood, elderberry extract, or vanilla essential oil * Use of recreational drugs within the past month * Color blindness * Pregnancy, either currently or within the last 3 months * Participation in a clinical trial within the past 30 days * Medical conditions, medications, or allergies that could compromise safety or data integrity, as determined by the medical reviewer or principal investigator

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Locations

  • dōTERRA International

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    Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84020, United States

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