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 range
60 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Evaluation of behavioral pattern separation ability
Timeframe: 1) at Baseline and 2) after 6 months of intervention
. 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
. 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.