An interventional study of aromatherapy in MCI, sponsored by China Medical University, China. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 60 Years to 95 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-07.
Sponsored by China Medical University, China · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The intervention protocol was established as follows: Based on the elderly participant's usual bedtime, the time of going to bed was recorded. The participant was instructed to assume a comfortable sleeping position, use the graduated dropper provided with the essential oil bottle to measure 0.15 ml (approximately 3 drops; theoretically, 0.05 ml per drop) of diluted lavender essential oil, and drip it vertically onto the upper center of a cotton pad. The cotton pad was then pinned to the collar with a safety pin, and the participant was instructed to inhale the scent evenly for 30 minutes. Afterward, the intervention staff or caregiver will remove the cotton pad. The intervention will be conducted 5 days a week for 12 weeks.
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Short tests of memory and thinking, each scored out of 30. Lower scores suggest more difficulty; criteria give a range, either to include people with memory problems or to leave them out.
MMSE and MoCA
Short tests of memory and thinking, each scored out of 30. Lower scores suggest more difficulty; criteria give a range, either to include people with memory problems or to leave them out.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Aromatherapy experimental group : Aromatherapy The aromatherapy intervention protocol is as follows: Based on the elderly participant's usual bedtime, record the time they go to bed; instruct them to assume a comfortable sleeping position; using the graduated dropper provided with the essential oil bottle, dispense 0.15 ml (approximately 3 drops; theoretically, 0.05 ml per drop) of diluted lavender essential oil and drip it vertically onto the upper center of a cotton pad; pin the cotton pad to the collar with a safety pin; and have the participant inhale the scent evenly for 30 minutes. Afterward, the intervention staff or caregiver will remove the cotton pad. The intervention will be conducted 5 days a week for 12 weeks.
Other: aromatherapy
no-treatment control group receiving routine health education only
Participants in the intervention group will receive aromatherapy inhalation for 30 minutes per session, five times a week, over a period of 12 week
Gobal cognitive function
Use the Mini-Mental State Examination to assess overall cognitive function.
Time frame: Week 12
Memory
Use the Auditory Verbal Learning Test to assess memory function.
Time frame: Week 12
Language function
Use the Boston Naming Test to assess Language function
Time frame: Week 12
Executive function
Use the TMT-B to assess Executive function
Time frame: Week 12
Visual space
Use the Draw-a-Clock Test to assess Visual space
Time frame: Week 12
Attention
Use the TMT-A to assess Attention
Time frame: Week 12
Anxiety
Use the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale to assess Anxiety
Time frame: Week 12
Depression
Use the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale to assess Depression
Time frame: Week 12
Sleep Quality
Use the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index to assess Depression
Time frame: Week 12
Quality of Life assess
Use the ShortForm 8 Health Survey Questionnaire to assess Depression
Time frame: Week 12
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Plan to share: No
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Start is estimated for Sep 2026; primary completion for Jan 2027, 4 months later.
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