Effect of Essential Oils in Aromatherapy on Emotional Relaxation
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified September 2011 by University of Phayao
Sponsor:
University of Phayao
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Surasak Saokaew, University of Phayao
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01443871
First received: September 28, 2011
Last updated: September 29, 2011
Last verified: September 2011
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine and compare electroencephalography (EEG) changes in human subjects directly after inhalation of essential oils from five Thai aromatherapies. The investigators hypothesize that essential oils from Thai aromatherapies may influence the human EEG involving emotional relaxation particularly alpha wave EEG.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
|
Healthy |
Other: Aromatherapy Other: Placebo |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) |
| Official Title: | Effect of Essential Oils in Aromatherapy on Emotional Relaxation |
Further study details as provided by University of Phayao:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- electroencephalography (EEG) changes [ Time Frame: baseline, 10 minutes ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The EEG was assessed for 10 minutes in each period; baseline, during and after inhaled the essential oil
| Estimated Enrollment: | 50 |
| Study Start Date: | September 2011 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2011 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Aromatherapy |
Other: Aromatherapy
Subject will assigned inhale aromatherapy
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| Placebo Comparator: Pure water |
Other: Placebo
Pure water
|
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- > 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- excessive nasal congestion
- neurological disorders prior to participation in the experiment
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01443871
Locations
| Thailand | |
| University of Phayao | Recruiting |
| Muang, Phayao, Thailand, 56000 | |
| Contact: Surasak Saokaew, PharmD 0891667877 surasak.sa@up.ac.th | |
| Principal Investigator: Acharaporn Duangjai, MSc | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Phayao
More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Surasak Saokaew, Co-Principal Investigator, University of Phayao |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01443871 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | WP-5102031 |
| Study First Received: | September 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | September 29, 2011 |
| Health Authority: | Thailand: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by University of Phayao:
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Volunteer |
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