๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
To determine if diffusion aromatherapy exposure to an essential oil blend can potentially improve mild cognitive impairment/mild dementia symptoms and relieve caregiver stress.
This study also allows us to gauge the willingness of elderly patients in complying with long-term aromatherapy treatments.
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
For patients:
* Aged 50 years old and above.
* Confirmed diagnosis of MCI or mild dementia based on clinical records.
* Has one identified caregiver aged 21 years and above who is willing to provide written informed consent for his/her own participation; is able to read, understand, and speak the designated language at the study site; either lives with the subject or sees the subject for โฅ2 hours/day โฅ3 days/week; agrees to accompany the subject to each study visit; and is able to verify daily compliance with study intervention.
For caregivers:
* Aged 21 years old and above.
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent
* Identified as the caregiver for recruited patient in this study can read, understand, and speak the designated language at the study site; either lives with the recruited patients or sees the patient for โฅ2 hours/day โฅ3 days/week.
* Agrees to accompany the patient to each study visit; and can verify daily compliance with study intervention.
Exclusion Criteria:
For patients:
* Olfactory impaired/dysfunctional.
* Known or suspected hypersensitivity/allergy to essential oils or any components of the formulations.
* Has Reactive Airway Disease (e.g, Asthma).
* Participant without a caregiver.
* Pregnant, breastfeeding, or intending to conceive during study period.
For caregivers:
* Physically or mentally incapable of providing verbal / written consent
* Does not have regular or meaningful contact with the participant (e.g. less than 2 hours/day or less than 3 days/week).
* Not able to follow patient to each study visit.
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What it tests
- No Intervention
- Aromatherapy
National Cancer Centre Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
Sengkang General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.