Sensory Enrichment Using Aromatherapy for Neurobehavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Early Dementia

Sponsor
National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Study ID
NCT07234357
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • Mild Dementia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
50 Years - 99 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • No Intervention — OTHER
    Participants randomised to the control group will only complete the behavioural and caregiver assessments.
  • Aromatherapy — OTHER
    Besides being given assessments mentioned in the control group, participants randomised to the intervention group will be provided with a diffuser, the first batch of the AAPE oil blend (patient to choose 1 out of the 2 blends), and detailed instructions on aromatherapy use. They will be instructed to diffuse 1-2 drops of the oil for 30 minutes in the morning and before bedtime (minimally 5 minutes), inhaling and relaxing during these sessions. An Aromatherapy Diary will be provided to track daily compliance, record adverse events, and document the number of minutes used each night.

Study Details

To determine if diffusion aromatherapy exposure to an essential oil blend can potentially improve mild cognitive impairment/mild dementia symptoms and relieve caregiver stress. This study also allows us to gauge the willingness of elderly patients in complying with long-term aromatherapy treatments.

Key Dates

First listed
Nov 18, 2025
Start date
Jun 9, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2027
Completion
Nov 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Control Group
  • Experimental: Intervention Group

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility and acceptability of an olfactory enrichment program in improving the well-being of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. [ Time Frame: Mid-intervention (12 weeks), and post intervention (24 weeks). ]

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