Official Title
The Effects of Aromatherapy on Post COVID-19 Fatigue: A Randomized, Double Blind, Controlled Trial
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of plant based aromas on energy levels among otherwise healthy female survivors of COVID-19.

Detailed Description

After being informed about the study, participants will provide informed consent, then will
be randomized into one of two groups in a 1:1 ratio. Participants will either inhale an inert
blend twice a day or an active aroma twice a day for 14 days.

Completed
COVID19
Fatigue

Other: Aromatherapy

The aromatherapy intervention consists of inhaling a fragrant oil extracted from citrus peels, plant resins, and leaves.

Other: Placebo

The placebo intervention consists of inhaling an oil extracted from inert plant matter.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 19-49

- Lives in the United States

- Otherwise Healthy

- COVID-19 Diagnosis between December 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021

- Decreased energy or fatigue at a level that was not present prior to the diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria:

- Positive COVID-19 test any time before December 1, 2020

- Positive COVID-19 test any time after March 31, 2021

- COVID vaccine of any type scheduled during the intervention period or the week prior
to the start of the study

- Allergy to any of the ingredients

- Pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding

- Regular smokers in the home

- Abnormal pulmonary function

- Chest pain

- Recurring headaches

- Uncontrolled hypertension

- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis

- Persistent fatigue prior to COVID-19 diagnosis

- Hypothyroidism

Eligibility Gender
All
Eligibility Age
Minimum: 19 Years ~ Maximum: 49 Years
Countries
United States
Locations

Franklin Health Research Center
Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Young Living Essential Oils
NCT Number
Keywords
essential oils
aromatherapy
energy
MeSH Terms
COVID-19
Fatigue