Sensory Enrichment for Older Adults (NCT03914989) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Sensory Enrichment for Older Adults
Stopped: Unable to complete full enrollment due to Covid pandemic.
United States110 participantsStarted 2019-03-08
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the efficacy of multi-odorant enrichment on cognitive skills, olfactory function, and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range60 Years – 85 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Are age 60-85, male or female
✓. Have normal cognition (determined at first assessment with cognitive testing)
✓. Speak/read/understand English fluently
✓. Have visual and auditory acuity adequate for neuropsychological and computerized testing
✓. Are in good general health with no disease(s) expected to interfere with the study
✓. Are willing and able to participate for the duration of the study and in all study procedures
✓. Are able to smell scents
✓. Are willing to refrain from using scented candles, scented oils, or air fresheners while participating in the study
Exclusion criteria
✕. Have known fragrance sensitivities
✕. Have asthma, allergies, or a fragrance sensitivity, which produces symptoms similar to those of an allergy, including runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, or skin rash
✕. Have a neurologic disease such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain cyst, tumor or aneurysm
✕. Have major health conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension, nutritional deficiency or thyroid disease
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What they're measuring
1
Evaluation of behavioral pattern separation ability
Timeframe: 1) at Baseline and 2) after 6 months of intervention
. Have significant psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
✕. Have cognitive impairment when tested at baseline (defined as a score on any neuropsychological test of 1.5 standard deviations or more outside the age norm)
✕. Have had alcohol or substance abuse or dependence within the past 2 years (DSM-IV criteria)
✕. Smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, or any other substance that could produce an interfering odor for the study.