0410 Lavender essential oil and sleep hygiene as therapeutic options for insomniac postmenopausal women: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Introduction Menopausal transition and postmenopause often bring sleep complaints insomnia, a common disorder. In addition, women at this stage also experience vasomotor symptoms, which can compromise maintenance quality of life. This study aimed to observe the effect an intervention with aromatherapy hygiene in life, self-related pattern hot flashes record postmenopausal insomnia diagnosis. Methods pilot is double-blind randomized clinical trial. Of 135 interested participating study, 34 met inclusion criteria completed protocol. Volunteers were clinically diagnosed distributed two groups: Aroma Group (Lavandula angustifolia essential oil) (n=17) Placebo (sunflower (n=17), both inhaled before bedtime for 29 days. The groups received guidelines monitored weekly. To assess intervention, Menopause-Specific Quality-of-Life Questionnaire, version (MENQOL-I), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) used. With data from diary, we evaluated onset latency (SLO), total time (TST) efficiency (SE) daily. Additionally, participants who complained symptoms invited fill out form, reporting presence or absence these daily amount, its intensity. Results therapeutic approaches benefited almost all domains life self-rated patterns such as TST SE. Particularly, lavender oil provided significant improvement overall score over time. No differences observed considering sleepiness. Conclusion was effective improving group. Furthermore, strategies diary helped self-assess their routine improve it. Support (if any) research supported by fellowships Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa (AFIP), Coordenação Aperfeiçoamento Pessoal Nível Superior (CAPES) - Finance Code 001, Conselho Nacional (CNPq). Laszlo (essential oils, books, foods, products) donated necessary oils project.