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Effects of Aromatherapy for Older Adults at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in the Community

Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:
Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life for Older Adults at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in the Community

Clinical Trial Summary

Background: According to statistics, Taiwan will become a super-aged society in 2025, and health promotion and care for the elderly are important issues of public health. With the prolongation of life, the older adults need to face their physical weakness, decline in psychological, cognitive and social related functional abilities, the prevalence of chronic diseases and the increase in the disabled population, which has a considerable impact on individuals, families and the overall social economy. However, most older adults suffering from chronic diseases are often accompanied by physical dysfunction, which affects the quality of sleep, causes emotional distress and emotional disorders, and leads to a decline in the quality of life. Studies have found that aromatherapy can not only improve sleep and emotional problems, but also relieve physical discomfort caused by diseases, achieve the purpose of reducing medical costs and improving quality of life. However, there are very few studies regrading older adults who are at risk of metabolic syndrome in community and the effects of inhalation of compound essential oils on their sleep and quality of life. Therefore, this study will explore the use of aromatherapy to improve the quality of sleep and life of the elderly. The research results can be used as a reference for community bases to promote the improvement of sleep and quality of life for older adults, so as to achieve the goal of healthy aging.

Clinical Trial Description

Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand the sleep status and quality of life of the older adults at risk of metabolic syndrome in the community and the potential contributing factors, and to explore the effect of aromatherapy on improving the sleep quality and quality of life of the older adults at risk of metabolic syndrome in the community. Methods: This study is a longitudinal study with a prospective randomized control design. A total of 64 elderly people were recruited from 2 community bases in the East District of Hsinchu City. The two bases were determined as the experimental group or the control group by simple randomization. The experimental group received "aromatherapy", an intervention using lavender essential oil compound, while the control group received a placebo, sweet almond oil. The research tools include: "Basic Demographic Information", " The Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, CPSQI ", "The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire -Taiwan Version" and ""The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire -old". Expected results: Older Adults in the experimental group (use aromatherapy) had better sleep and quality of life than those who use placebo. ;

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT05987020
Study type Interventional
Source National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date September 19, 2023
Completion date April 30, 2024
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