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Effect of Rose Odor Exposure on Ictal Apnea

RecruitingEARLY Phase 1Ages 18 Years - anyAllVanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT07116421 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will investigate the potential benefits of rose scent in reducing the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in patients with epilepsy. Participants will engage in their routine inpatient observational EEG monitoring for 24 hours followed by an additional 24 hours of observational EEG monitoring with continuous exposure to rose scent, during which an essential oil diffusor with rose scent will be placed in their hospital room. During these 48 total hours of the study, participants will wear a respiratory monitoring belt across their upper chest to measure their breathing. Potential risks include distress or discomfort when smelling the rose scent used in the study, a physical reaction to the rose scent, and discomfort or feelings of restrictiveness when wearing the respiratory monitoring belt. The total time commitment of the study is 48 consecutive hours over th

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult epilepsy patients over the age of 18 * Admission to the inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) * Undergoing observational EEG monitoring without treatment involving seizure medication changes or other interventions for at least 48 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 * Patients receiving EEG monitoring without interventions from baseline for less than 48 hours * Patients who are not receiving EEG monitoring as a part of their inpatient admission.
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What it tests

  • 2-phenylethanol rose scent
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Where

1 site
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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