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Sweet dreams from herbal pillows? small study tests natural sleep aid

NCT ID NCT06247696

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether pillows filled with herbs can improve sleep and quality of life. Thirty healthy adults used the pillows for two weeks while wearing a sleep monitor and filling out questionnaires. The goal was to see if a simple, natural approach could help people sleep better without medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
herbal pillows
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 30 healthy people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be due to placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * You must be at least 18 years of age. * You must be willing to adhere to a sleep hygiene protocol (e.g., 10pm-midnight-6-8am) for 2 weeks without interruption in the comfort of your home. * You must be willing to wear a watch that monitors your sleep and light as well as a sleep mask for two consecutive weeks. * During the testing period, you must be willing to refrain from alcohol and anything that can affect mood and sleep. * You must allow for the placement of an herbal pillow next to your head while sleeping for one week during testing. * You must be willing to fill out short sleep logs during the 2 weeks of testing. * You must also be willing to come to the study location on 3 occasions over a 2 week period. Exclusion Criteria: * Males or females with any condition that prevents adequate inhalation of botanical pillows \[e.g., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), deviated septum, etc\]. * Males or females on mood altering substances prescription (e.g., anti-depressants, anxiolytics, Ritalin, Adderall, anti-convulsants; opioids, etc), non-prescription/over-the-counter (OTC) drugs/herbal/natural products \[(e.g., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing compounds, melatonin, St. John's Wort, lavender capsules, essential oils, perfume-containing products, etc\]. * Any environmental, physical condition or pathology that can significantly impact on sleep and prevent an approximate 10pm-midnight-6-8am sleep rhythm (e.g., shift work, studying/exams, rotations, insomnia, new parents, nocturia, restless leg syndrome, chronic pain, etc). * Any medications that can influence sleep \[(e.g., use of beta blockers; anti-histamines; dexamethasone; angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI); nicotine products, alpha blockers\] * Chemical sensitivities * Allergies * Pregnancy.

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Conditions

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Parasomnias sleep disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duquesne University

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15282, United States

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