Start: March 8, 2019
End: July 2021
Enrollment: 200
Multi-odorant enrichment has been shown to increase neurogenesis and improve memory in mice. This study will explore whether a scent stimulation can improve cognitive skills and quality of life in older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to exposure to either a low or high concentration of essential oils, delivered by a nebulizer, nightly for two hours. They will rotate through seven different scents, one per night, for six months. Researchers will assess cognition and mood. Half of participants will have an MRI scan at the beginning and end of the study to examine changes in the brain.
Minimum Age: 60 Years
Maximum Age: 85 Years
Contact study personnel listed either under the general study contact or the location nearest you.
Contact NIA’s Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at 800-438-4380 or email ADEAR.
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University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697
Recruiting
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Lead: University of California, Irvine
Collaborator Sponsor
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03914989