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Sweet Scents to Sweet Dreams

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of herbal pillows on sleep and quality of life in a healthy population using actigraphy, validated questionnaires and daily diary logs. The goal of this study is to improve sleep and quality of life using herbal and Ayurveda/holistic-based botanical pillows.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of herbal pillows on sleep and quality of life in a healthy population using actigraphy, validated questionnaires and daily diary logs. The goal of this study is to improve sleep and quality of life using herbal and Ayurveda/holistic-based botanical pillows.

Sweet Scents to Sweet Dreams: Use of Herbal Pillows to Facilitate Sleep and Improve Quality of Life

Sweet Scents to Sweet Dreams

Condition
Sleep Disturbance
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15282

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • * You must be willing to adhere to a sleep hygiene protocol (e.g., 10pm-midnight-6-8am) for 2 weeks without interruption in the comfort of your home.
  • * You must be willing to wear a watch that monitors your sleep and light as well as a sleep mask for two consecutive weeks.
  • * During the testing period, you must be willing to refrain from alcohol and anything that can affect mood and sleep.
  • * You must allow for the placement of an herbal pillow next to your head while sleeping for one week during testing.
  • * You must be willing to fill out short sleep logs during the 2 weeks of testing.
  • * You must also be willing to come to the study location on 3 occasions over a 2 week period.
  • * Males or females with any condition that prevents adequate inhalation of botanical pillows \[e.g., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), deviated septum, etc\].
  • * Males or females on mood altering substances prescription (e.g., anti-depressants, anxiolytics, Ritalin, Adderall, anti-convulsants; opioids, etc), non-prescription/over-the-counter (OTC) drugs/herbal/natural products \[(e.g., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing compounds, melatonin, St. John's Wort, lavender capsules, essential oils, perfume-containing products, etc\].
  • * Any environmental, physical condition or pathology that can significantly impact on sleep and prevent an approximate 10pm-midnight-6-8am sleep rhythm (e.g., shift work, studying/exams, rotations, insomnia, new parents, nocturia, restless leg syndrome, chronic pain, etc).
  • * Any medications that can influence sleep \[(e.g., use of beta blockers; anti-histamines; dexamethasone; angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI); nicotine products, alpha blockers\]
  • * Chemical sensitivities
  • * Allergies
  • * Pregnancy.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Duquesne University,

Paula A. Witt-Enderby, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Duquesne University

Study Record Dates

2026-02-01