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Can aromatherapy or relaxation beat poor sleep? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07638605

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two non-drug approaches to improve sleep in adults with poor sleep quality. One group uses aromatherapy and pink noise, while another practices muscle relaxation and breathing exercises. All participants also receive sleep hygiene education. The goal is to see which method works best for better sleep and daily well-being.

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Active substance
aromatherapy and pink noise (sensory); progressive muscle relaxation and diaphragmatic breathing (behavioral)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug strategies to improve sleep quality and related well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the interventions may not work for all types of sleep problems.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 20 to 55 years * Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global score of 5 or higher * Able to use a smartphone * Able to understand and speak Turkish * Willing to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of substance dependence * Presence of a chronic physical illness or a diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Regular medication use, particularly sleep-regulating medications, antidepressants, or similar medications that may affect sleep * Diagnosis of a sleep disorder, such as insomnia or sleep apnea * Mini-Mental State Examination score below 24 * Regular meditation or similar mind-body practice for more than 15 minutes per day * Body mass index greater than 34.9 kg/m² * Previous participation in a sleep hygiene education program

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Conditions

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Behavior sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder

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Sleep disorder (disorder)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atlas University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34672, Turkey (Türkiye)

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