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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of standardized aromatherapy compared with placebo in improving sleep quality among hospitalized elderly female patients with insomnia.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| aromatherapy | Experimental |
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| placebo | Placebo Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatherapy | Other | Verify patient identity and explain the intervention. Ensure comfortable supine or semi-recumbent position. Drop 2 drops of lavender essential oil onto a sterile cotton ball; place inside disposable urine cup. Position cup 20 cm from patient's nostrils; instruct patient to perform 10 deep breaths. Place cup at bedside until morning. Lay treatment cloth under patient's wrists. Apply 1 drop of lavender oil to both thumbs, perform bilateral Shenmen (HT7) acupoint pressure on the wrist Shenmen acupoint pressure for 10 minutes per side, moderate pressure causing mild local distension but no pain. Restore patient to comfortable position; remove materials; wash hands. Record any immediate reactions or discomfort. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Insomnia Scale | Total score 0-24; higher scores indicate worse insomnia. | Evaluated at baseline, day 6 and 2-week follow-up. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007319 | Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020919 | Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic |
| D020920 | Dyssomnias |
| D012893 | Sleep Wake Disorders |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D019341 | Aromatherapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D026441 | Mind-Body Therapies |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D008517 | Phytotherapy |
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Participants will be randomly allocated to receive either standardized aromatherapy (lavender essential oil) or placebo (odorless fractionated coconut oil) for five consecutive nights
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| Placebo | Other | Identical procedure using odorless fractionated coconut oil. Sham acupoint pressure on a non-acupoint location near the wrist performed identically to maintain blinding. |
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| D001523 |
| Mental Disorders |
| D026421 |
| Sensory Art Therapies |
| D011613 | Psychotherapy |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |