Beneficial Exposome Study
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to explore the positive, holistic health outcomes resulting from regular exposure to naturally occurring compounds predicted to have health benefits. The researchers hope to learn how the human body is influenced by regular exposure to these compounds.
Condition
- Healthy
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age and older - Read, speak, and understand English - Live in the US territory
Exclusion Criteria
- Mental incapacity and/or cognitive impairment on the part of the patient that would preclude adequate understanding of, or cooperation with, the study protocol - Is pregnant - Is breastfeeding - Has epilepsy - Has allergies to Cupressaceae family of plants, common plants include redwoods, junipers, cypress, cedar, fir, and sequoia
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover Assignment
- Intervention Model Description
- All participants will do the intervention but at different times and in different orders.
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental Group A- Natural Compound A to Natural Compound B to Natural Compound C |
- Cycle 1 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound A" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 2 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (wash-out period) - Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound B" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period) - Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound C" (control) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period) There will be 3 natural compounds; the intervention compounds essential oils and are commercially available and there is a control compound (water). They will be used as intended with diffusers. |
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Experimental Group B- Natural Compound B to Natural Compound C to Natural Compound A |
- Cycle 1 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound B" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 2 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (wash-out period) - Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound C" (control) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period) - Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound A" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period) There will be 3 natural compounds; the intervention compounds essential oils and are commercially available and there is a control compound (water). They will be used as intended with diffusers. |
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Experimental Group C- Natural Compound C to Natural Compound A to Natural Compound B |
- Cycle 1 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound C" (control) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 2 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (wash-out period) - Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound A" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period) - Cycle 3 (4 weeks): use diffused "Natural Compound B" (essential oil) in a diffuser every night when sleeping - Cycle 4 (4 weeks): will not use compounds/diffuser (post-intervention observation period) There will be 3 natural compounds; the intervention compounds essential oils and are commercially available and there is a control compound (water). They will be used as intended with diffusers. |
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Recruiting Locations
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California 94304
Palo Alto, California 94304
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Detailed Description
Considerable research has been conducted on the effects of environmental exposure on human diseases. This is also known as "exposome" research. However, there is limited research on the impact of beneficial exposomes found in the natural environment. The researchers would like to identify and measure the benefits of these naturally occurring compounds on holistic human health. Through blood specimens, the researchers will observe biomarkers such as cortisol levels and inflammatory markers. Data will be collected from wearable sensors to observe the effects of beneficial exposomes on areas such as cardiovascular health and sleep quality. There will be surveys to understand well-being, stress, and mood. Through such observations, this study aims to understand the positive impacts of intentional exposure to selected compounds found in nature.