An interventional study of Intervention Group 1 and Intervention Group 2 in Aromatherapy, sponsored by Mersin University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 65 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-01-26.
Sponsored by Mersin University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This study aimed to determine the effects of citrus and clove oil aromatherapy, administered via inhalation (2 drops, 2 minutes, 3 times a week for one month), on fatigue level, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults.
Research Hypotheses
H11: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H01: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H12: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H02: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H13: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults.
H03: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on quality of life in older adults.
H14: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H04: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults.
H15: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H05: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults.
H16: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults.
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Individuals who are: • 65 years of age or older
Exclusion Criteria:
Older adults receiving inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for one month (12 sessions in total).
Other: Intervention Group 1
Older adults receiving inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for one month (12 sessions in total).
Other: Intervention Group 2
Older adults not receiving any aromatherapy intervention (or receiving standard care only).
Other: Placebo Control Group
Intervention 1 (Citrus Oil) Group: This group receives treatment 3 times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), for a total of 12 sessions over one month, with 2 drops of citrus oil applied to a 6x6 cm gauze pad for 2 minutes in each session.
This group undergoes a total of 12 sessions over one month, 3 times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), each session involves applying 2 drops of clove oil for 2 minutes, using a 6x6 cm gauze pad in each application.
This group undergoes a treatment three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 13:00 and 14:00), a total of 12 sessions over one month, and in each session, 2 drops of almond oil are applied to a 6x6 cm gauze pad for 2 minutes.
Change in fatigue level assessed by the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)
Fatigue level will be assessed using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), a validated self-report questionnaire. Prior to the initiation of the aromatherapy intervention, baseline MFI-20 data will be collected through face-to-face interviews conducted by Assessor 1. Following the completion of the four-week intervention period, the MFI-20 will be re-administered through face-to-face interviews by Assessor 2. The primary outcome will be the mean change in total MFI-20 score from baseline to post-intervention. Comparisons will be conducted between the intervention groups and the placebo control group.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period
Change in insomnia complaints and sleep quality assessed by the Basic Insomnia and Sleep Quality Scale (BaSIQS)
Insomnia complaints and sleep quality will be assessed using the Basic Insomnia and Sleep Quality Scale (BaSIQS), a validated self-report questionnaire. Baseline measurements will be collected through face-to-face interviews conducted by Assessor 1 prior to the initiation of the aromatherapy intervention. Following the completion of the four-week intervention period, the BaSIQS will be re-administered through face-to-face interviews by Assessor 2. The primary outcome will be the mean change in total BaSIQS score from baseline to post-intervention. Comparisons will be made between the aromatherapy intervention groups and the placebo control group.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period
Change in quality of life assessed by the Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief (OPQOL-Brief)
Quality of life will be assessed using the Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief (OPQOL-Brief), a validated self-report instrument. Baseline measurements will be collected through face-to-face interviews conducted by Assessor 1 prior to the initiation of the aromatherapy intervention. Following the completion of the four-week intervention period, the OPQOL-Brief will be re-administered through face-to-face interviews by Assessor 2. The primary outcome will be the mean change in total OPQOL-Brief score from baseline to post-intervention. Comparisons will be made between the aromatherapy intervention groups and the placebo control group.
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period
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Plan to share: No — Individual participant data (IPD), even if anonymized, will not be shared with researchers outside the primary study team. The collected individual-level data will be used solely for the purposes of this study and will be protected in accordance with ethical approval and informed consent procedures. Study findings will be reported only in aggregate form, and no external access to individual participant data will be provided.
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