N/A
Completed N=32
Elderly Demented Patients: Aromatherapy Complementary to Psychopharmacotherapy Psychological Disorders and BPSD Behavior
BPSD (Behavioral and Psycological Symptoms of Dementia)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03662360 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
32
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: Role of Essential Oil Therapy in Environmental Diffusion as a Complement of Psychotropic Drugs in the Management of Psychological and Behavioral Disorders (BPSD) — 21.81; 25.93; 32.87; 16.5 score on a scale — p=<0.001
Summary
Behavioral and psycological symptoms of dementia, (BPSD) are one of the major problem for families, doctors and for patients the same. To reduce the side effects of the standard treatments, is important to find an alternative methods of treatment, eg the aromatherapy. There is an incresing in scientific evidence the its use in dementia behavior related.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Role of Essential Oil Therapy in Environmental Diffusion as a Complement of Psychotropic Drugs in the Management of Psychological and Behavioral Disorders (BPSD) |
21.81; 25.93; 32.87; 16.5; 20.00; 7.25 | <0.001 sig |
| SECONDARY Role of Essential Oil Therapy in Environmental Diffusion in Professional Caregiver Distress Linked to BPSD |
4.19; 5.64; 1.60; 4.13; 9.63; 11.64 | <0.01 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- patients admitted to the acute geriatric ward;
- patients with a known diagnosis of dementia associated with BPSD or diagnosis performed during hospitalization.
Exclusion Criteria
- patients with alcohol-based dementia;
- patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) - section 4 -;
- patients with language barrier;
- patients already being treated with aromatherapy.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03662360). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.