Could a rose scent prevent sudden death in epilepsy?
NCT ID NCT07116421
First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tests whether smelling rose scent can reduce the number of breathing pauses that sometimes happen during seizures. These pauses are linked to a higher risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Forty adults with epilepsy will have their brain activity and breathing monitored for 48 hours, with rose scent diffused in their room for the second 24 hours. The goal is to see if the scent lowers the rate of seizure-related breathing stops.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
2-phenylethanol (rose scent) delivered via essential oil diffuser
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive way to reduce breathing problems during seizures and lower the risk of sudden death in epilepsy.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study with only 40 people and no control group. The rose scent may not affect breathing at all, and some people might find the smell uncomfortable.
Conditions
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