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.

Conditions

Sleep Disturbance, Mental Health Issue

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