Essential Oils and Post COVID-19 Fatigue

NCT ID: NCT04980573

Last Updated: 2022-01-24

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

47 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-08-05

Study Completion Date

2021-11-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of plant based aromas on energy levels among otherwise healthy female survivors of COVID-19.

Detailed Description

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After being informed about the study, participants will provide informed consent, then will be randomized into one of two groups in a 1:1 ratio. Participants will either inhale an inert blend twice a day or an active aroma twice a day for 14 days.

Conditions

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Covid19 Fatigue

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Intervention

Participants receive a bottle of plant-based oil to inhale twice daily for 14 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Aromatherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

The aromatherapy intervention consists of inhaling a fragrant oil extracted from citrus peels, plant resins, and leaves.

Placebo

Participants receive a bottle of inert oil to inhale twice daily for 14 days.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type OTHER

The placebo intervention consists of inhaling an oil extracted from inert plant matter.

Interventions

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Aromatherapy

The aromatherapy intervention consists of inhaling a fragrant oil extracted from citrus peels, plant resins, and leaves.

Intervention Type OTHER

Placebo

The placebo intervention consists of inhaling an oil extracted from inert plant matter.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 19-49
* Lives in the United States
* Otherwise Healthy
* COVID-19 Diagnosis between December 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021
* Decreased energy or fatigue at a level that was not present prior to the diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria

* Positive COVID-19 test any time before December 1, 2020
* Positive COVID-19 test any time after March 31, 2021
* COVID vaccine of any type scheduled during the intervention period or the week prior to the start of the study
* Allergy to any of the ingredients
* Pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding
* Regular smokers in the home
* Abnormal pulmonary function
* Chest pain
* Recurring headaches
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis
* Persistent fatigue prior to COVID-19 diagnosis
* Hypothyroidism
Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

49 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Young Living Essential Oils

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Nutraceuticals Research Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Franklin Health Research Center

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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21-07-0300

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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