Can aromatherapy and brain games keep seniors safe at home?
NCT ID NCT02288221
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a home system that uses aromatherapy, music, and brain-training games to help older adults with mild memory issues stay safe and independent. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if seniors would use and enjoy these non-drug therapies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- non-pharmacological home interventions (aromatherapy, music therapy, cognitive games)
- What this could lead to
- If it worked, this could point toward simple, drug-free ways to help older adults stay safe and independent at home.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 4 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. The approach is still very experimental.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Claude Pompidou
Nice, 06000, France
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