NCT06093464

Beneficial Exposome Study

Beneficial Exposome: Investigating Its Effect on Human Health

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Stanford University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

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.

Conditions

• Healthy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Natural Compound A (Hinoki essential oil)	Participants will use "Natural Compound A" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).
OTHER	Natural Compound B (Lemon essential oil)	Participants will use "Natural Compound B" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).
OTHER	Natural Compound C (Control/Water)	Participants will use "Natural Compound C" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-16
• Primary completion: 2026-04-01
• Completion: 2026-04-01
• First posted: 2023-10-23
• Last updated: 2024-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States