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Sniff your way to better sleep? citrus and clove oils tested in seniors

NCT ID NCT07368374

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether inhaling citrus or clove oil for 2 minutes, three times a week for a month, can reduce fatigue, improve sleep, and enhance quality of life in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will compare the effects of each oil against a placebo in 51 participants. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to support well-being in older adults.

What this could mean

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Active substance
citrus oil and clove oil
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to help older adults feel less tired and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects might be due to the placebo response rather than the oils themselves.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 51 people

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

Expected to start

Feb 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are: • 65 years of age or older * Registered at the 60+ Refreshment University campus * Can understand and communicate in Turkish * Have a score of ≥24 on the Standardized Mini Mental State Examination (SMMT) * Have a visual similarity scale (VAS-S) score of 4 or higher for sleep problems within the past week * Have a visual similarity scale (VAS-F) score of 4 or higher for fatigue level within the past week * Have agreed to participate in the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Those with a known allergy/sensitivity to citrus or clove oil, * Those diagnosed with any respiratory disease (asthma, COPD, etc.), * Those with any health condition that impairs their ability to smell will not be included in the study.

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