Sweet Scents to Sweet Dreams (NCT06247696) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Sweet Scents to Sweet Dreams
United States30 participantsStarted 2024-02-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of herbal pillows on sleep and quality of life in a healthy population using actigraphy, validated questionnaires and daily diary logs. The goal of this study is to improve sleep and quality of life using herbal and Ayurveda/holistic-based botanical pillows.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* You must be at least 18 years of age.
* You must be willing to adhere to a sleep hygiene protocol (e.g., 10pm-midnight-6-8am) for 2 weeks without interruption in the comfort of your home.
* You must be willing to wear a watch that monitors your sleep and light as well as a sleep mask for two consecutive weeks.
* During the testing period, you must be willing to refrain from alcohol and anything that can affect mood and sleep.
* You must allow for the placement of an herbal pillow next to your head while sleeping for one week during testing.
* You must be willing to fill out short sleep logs during the 2 weeks of testing.
* You must also be willing to come to the study location on 3 occasions over a 2 week period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Males or females with any condition that prevents adequate inhalation of botanical pillows \[e.g., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), deviated septum, etc\].
* Males or females on mood altering substances prescription (e.g., anti-depressants, anxiolytics, Ritalin, Adderall, anti-convulsants; opioids, etc), non-prescription/over-the-counter (OTC) drugs/herbal/natural products \[(e.g., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing compounds, melatonin, St. John's Wort, lavender capsules, essential oils, perfume-containing products, etc\].
* Any environmental, physical condition or pathology that can significantly impact on sleep and prevent an approximate 10pm-midnigh…