Lavender scent shows promise for better sleep and balance in seniors
NCT ID NCT05377697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether smelling lavender can help people over 65 sleep better and have better physical balance. 90 older adults took part, and researchers measured sleep quality and balance before and after using lavender scent. The goal was to find a safe, non-drug way to improve sleep and reduce fall risk in seniors.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer to participate in the study. * Working in shifts for at least three months * Individuals who do not have a disease that would prevent research and communication will be included in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Lavender allergy * Patients with asthma, bronchitis * Use of drug(s) that induce sleep * Individuals who have received a medical diagnosis for attention will not be included in the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Berna Bayır
Karatay, Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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