Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effect of Agarwood (Aquilaria Sinensis) Inhalation Aromatherapy on Workplace Fatigue and Sleep Quality Among Hospital Employees: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Da-Yeh University

Conditions:

Fatigue

Occupational Stress or Workplace Stress

Eligibility:

All Genders

20+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Hospital staff often experience workplace fatigue and poor sleep quality, which can harm their health, reduce job performance, and increase risks to patient safety. Aromatherapy is a simple, non-invas...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ≥20 years old, hospital employee working ≥30 hrs/week, employed ≥3 months
  • Not using sedatives/hypnotics
  • Normal olfactory function (verified with coffee/vinegar smell test)
  • Clear consciousness, can read and understand Chinese, no major communication barriers
  • Not participating in other aromatherapy or relaxation intervention studies

Exclusion

  • Major psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia)
  • Malignancy under active radio/chemotherapy
  • CNS diseases (e.g., brain tumor)
  • History of asthma, fragrance allergy, pregnancy
  • Chronic rhinitis, nasal surgery, anosmia
  • Permanent night-shift workers (≥ midnight to 5am, as defined by ILO, 1995)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

78 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07188831

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

July 1 2026

Last Update

September 23 2025

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