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Completed N=90
The Effect of Lavender on Sleep and Balance
Sleeping Disorders · Nursing
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05377697 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
90
Serious AEs
—
Results posted
Apr 2026
Primary outcomePrimary: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality İndex (PSQI) — 6.11; 5.82 score on a scale
Summary
With aging, deterioration in sleep structure and balance occurs. In particular, individuals over the age of 65 often have sleep problems, and non-pharmacological methods used to solve this problem are much more reliable than pharmacological methods. It is important for nurses who contribute most to their care to regulate and facilitate sleep, which is one of the basic needs of people. Thanks to this study, it is planned to solve the sleep-related problems of elderly individuals by using the sedative and relaxing effect of the lavender plant, which is used in many areas, thus increasing their quality of life, and it is planned to prevent falls by increasing their physical balance controls. This study aims to determine the effect of lavender scent recommended for the elderly in Konya on sleep quality and physical balance. This research is a randomized experimental design with pretest-posttest control group. The research is planned to be carried out between January 2023 and November 2023. The population of the research consists of elderly individuals living in society. In order to determine the sample size, power
analysis will be made using the G-Power (v3.1.9.2) program. Personal Information Form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index will be used in
data collection. The data obtained as a result of the research; It will be analyzed with IBM SPSS program. p<0.05 will be considered statistically
significant.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pittsburgh Sleep Quality İndex (PSQI) |
4.33; 5.26 | — |
| PRIMARY Berg Balance Scala (BBS) |
41.48; 43.42 | — |
| SECONDARY Pittsburgh Sleep Quality İndex (PSQI) |
4.33; 5.26 | — |
| SECONDARY Berg Balance Scala (BBS) |
41.48; 43.42 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Volunteer to participate in the study.
- Working in shifts for at least three months
- Individuals who do not have a disease that would prevent research and communication will be included in the research.
Exclusion Criteria
- Lavender allergy
- Patients with asthma, bronchitis
- Use of drug(s) that induce sleep
- Individuals who have received a medical diagnosis for attention will not be included in the study.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05377697). 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.