Chakra Aromatherapy for Nurses

NCT07437781 | Completed DMC

• 2 other identifiers: FJUH113388PL-202408015-M
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 69
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of chakra-based aromatherapy on stress, mental state, and sleep quality among nurses. Participants in the intervention group will receive chakra-based essential oil inhalation and massage, while the control group will receive routine care.

Conditions

Supportive Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• 1.Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale 2.Stress index measuring table

  1. The Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale is a self-report questionnaire with nine questions. It primarily assesses sleep quality and sleep volume over the past month. The questionnaire content is copyrighted by Professor Liu Pei-Shan of the Graduate Institute of Nursing, Taipei Medical University. The questionnaire cons 2. This stress scale contains 12 questions. Please answer "yes" or "no" based on your current situation. Stress index answers: 3 "yes": Your stress level is still within a manageable range. 4-5 "yes": Stress is quite bothering you. Although you can manage it, you need to seriously learn stress management and talk to good mentors and friends. 6-8 "yes": Your stress is very high. See a mental health professional as soon as possible for systematic psychotherapy. 9 or more "yes": Your stress is very serious. You should see a psychiatrist and follow their prescription for medication and psychotherapy to help your life return to normal as soon as possible.

  4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Brief Symptom Rating Scale

  4 weeks

Study Arms (1)

experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Chakra-based Aromatherapy: Participants will receive chakra-based aromatherapy using essential oils applied with inhalation and massage, 30 minutes per session, 5 times per week, for 4 weeks.

Behavioral: Aromatherapy

Interventions

Aromatherapy BEHAVIORAL

Chakra-based Aromatherapy: Participants will receive chakra-based aromatherapy using essential oils applied with inhalation and massage, 30 minutes per session, 5 times per week, for 4 weeks.

experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 65 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Registered nurses working in hospital settings
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Atopic dermatitis
• Respiratory disease
• Pregnancy or lactation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

New Taipei City, Taiwan (r.o.c.), 24352, Taiwan

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Thangaleela, S., Sivamaruthi, B. S., Kesika, P., Bharathi, M., Kunaviktikul, W., Klunklin, A., Chanthapoon, C., & Chaiyasut, C. (2022). Essential oils, phytoncides, aromachology, and aromatherapy-A review. Applied Sciences, 12(9), 4495. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12094495

  RESULT

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Aromatherapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Phytotherapy; Sensory Art Therapies; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head Supervisor of Nursing Department

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 13, 2026
• First Posted: February 27, 2026
• Study Start: August 22, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 31, 2024
• Study Completion: October 31, 2025
• Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL
• Time Frame: Starts 1 year after publication, no end date

Locations

TW (1)