Beneficial Exposome Study

NCT ID: NCT06093464

Last Updated: 2024-12-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-16

Study Completion Date

2026-04-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to explore the positive, holistic health outcomes resulting from regular exposure to naturally occurring compounds predicted to have health benefits. The researchers hope to learn how the human body is influenced by regular exposure to these compounds.

Detailed Description

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Considerable research has been conducted on the effects of environmental exposure on human diseases. This is also known as "exposome" research. However, there is limited research on the impact of beneficial exposomes found in the natural environment. The researchers would like to identify and measure the benefits of these naturally occurring compounds on holistic human health.

Through blood specimens, the researchers will observe biomarkers such as cortisol levels and inflammatory markers. Data will be collected from wearable sensors to observe the effects of beneficial exposomes on areas such as cardiovascular health and sleep quality. There will be surveys to understand well-being, stress, and mood. Through such observations, this study aims to understand the positive impacts of intentional exposure to selected compounds found in nature.

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

All participants will do the intervention but at different times and in different orders.
Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group A- Natural Compound A to Natural Compound B to Natural Compound C

* Cycle 1 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound A" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 2 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (wash-out period)
* Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound B" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period)
* Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound C" (control) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period)

There will be 3 natural compounds; the intervention compounds essential oils and are commercially available and there is a control compound (water). They will be used as intended with diffusers.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Natural Compound A (Hinoki essential oil)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound A" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Natural Compound B (Lemon essential oil)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound B" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Natural Compound C (Control/Water)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound C" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Group B- Natural Compound B to Natural Compound C to Natural Compound A

* Cycle 1 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound B" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 2 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (wash-out period)
* Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound C" (control) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period)
* Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound A" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period)

There will be 3 natural compounds; the intervention compounds essential oils and are commercially available and there is a control compound (water). They will be used as intended with diffusers.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Natural Compound A (Hinoki essential oil)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound A" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Natural Compound B (Lemon essential oil)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound B" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Natural Compound C (Control/Water)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound C" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Group C- Natural Compound C to Natural Compound A to Natural Compound B

* Cycle 1 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound C" (control) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 2 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (wash-out period)
* Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound A" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period)
* Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound B" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping
* Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period)

There will be 3 natural compounds; the intervention compounds essential oils and are commercially available and there is a control compound (water). They will be used as intended with diffusers.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Natural Compound A (Hinoki essential oil)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound A" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Natural Compound B (Lemon essential oil)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound B" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Natural Compound C (Control/Water)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will use "Natural Compound C" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Interventions

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Natural Compound A (Hinoki essential oil)

Participants will use "Natural Compound A" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Intervention Type OTHER

Natural Compound B (Lemon essential oil)

Participants will use "Natural Compound B" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Intervention Type OTHER

Natural Compound C (Control/Water)

Participants will use "Natural Compound C" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 years of age and older
* Read, speak, and understand English
* Live in the US territory

Exclusion Criteria

* Mental incapacity and/or cognitive impairment on the part of the patient that would preclude adequate understanding of, or cooperation with, the study protocol
* Is pregnant
* Is breastfeeding
* Has epilepsy
* Has allergies to Cupressaceae family of plants, common plants include redwoods, junipers, cypress, cedar, fir, and sequoia
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Stanford University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Michael Snyder

Professor of Genetics & Genetics Department Chair

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Michael Snyder, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Stanford University

Locations

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Stanford University

Palo Alto, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Ji Hyun Kim, MS

Role: CONTACT

(650) 441-6216

Allison Zhang, PhD

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Ji Hyun Kim, MS

Role: primary

650-441-6216

Other Identifiers

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71135

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id