List of Research in order of publish date

Healthy olfactory information processing is a prerequisite for odors to alter physiological processes

Schneider, R., Singer N., Singer T. (2022) Healthy olfactory information processing is a prerequisite for odors to alter physiological processes: A randomized, controlled proof-of concept study involving individuals with temporary anosmia, European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy (in print)


Short but highly concentrated, direct inhalations of essential oil molecules improve poor sleep quality

Schneider, R. (2021) Short, But Highly Concentrated, Direct Inhalations of Essential Oil Molecules Improve Poor Sleep Quality: A Natural History Controlled, Within Group, Self-Administration Field Pilot Study, Current Psychopharmacology. 10, 145-151 doi.org/10.2174/2211556009666210108111832.  See more


Natural Odor Inhalers (Aromastick®) Outperform Red Bull® for Enhancing Cognitive Vigilance: Results From a Four-Armed, Randomized Controlled Study

Schneider, R. (2020) Natural Odor Inhalers (Aromastick®) Outperform Red Bull® for Enhancing Cognitive Vigilance: Results From a Four-Armed, Randomized Controlled Study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 128 (1): 135-152 doi.org/10.1177/0031512520970835. See more


Essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) improves heat tolerance in the Hot Immersion Test

Schneider, R. (2020) Essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) improves heat tolerance in the Hot Immersion Test (HIT). Results from two randomized, controlled experiments. Journal of Thermal Biology, 87, 102478 doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.102478. See More


Seasonal allergic rhinitis is effectively assuaged with an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®): Results from a randomized, controlled, double-blind effectiveness trial

Schneider, R. (2019). Seasonal allergic rhinitis is effectively assuaged with an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®): Results from a randomized, controlled, double-blind effectiveness trial. The Natural Products Journal, 9, 39-46 doi.org/10.2174/2210315508666180919144725.  See more


Medical Aromatherapy revisited – Basic mechanisms, critique, and a new development

Schneider, R., Singer, N., Singer, T. (2018) Medical Aromatherapy revisited – Basic mechanisms, critique, and a new development. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, 34, e2683 doi.org/10.1002/hup.2683.  See more


A breath of fresh air: Arterial blood oxygen saturation is increased upon the use of an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®)

Schneider, R. (2017) A breath of fresh air: Arterial blood oxygen saturation is increased upon the use of an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®). Results from a prospective, controlled, experimental study involving healthy individuals. Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, 13, 213-220 doi.org/10.2174/1573398X14666180221112846.  See more


Investigating the use of a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®) on weight loss: Overview of the results of a two-armed, randomised, controlled effectiveness study

Singer, N. & Schneider, R. (2017). Investigating the use of a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®) on weight loss: Overview of the results of a two-armed, randomised, controlled effectiveness study. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy, 12, 16-24.  See more


From pain to pleasure: A newly developed essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) alters pain dynamics and increases well-being. Results from two randomized, controlled documentation studies.

Schneider, R. (2017). From pain to pleasure: A newly developed essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) alters pain dynamics and increases well-being. Results from two randomized, controlled documentation studies. Current Psychopharmacology, 6, 136-147 doi.org/10.2174/2211556006666170510094602. See more


Practically relevant stress relieving effects of olfactory stimuli delivered by a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®): Overview of an initial series of studies testing different boundary conditions

Singer, N. & Schneider, R. (2017). Practically relevant stress relieving effects of olfactory stimuli delivered by a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®): Overview of an initial series of studies testing different boundary conditions. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy, 11, 48-58. See more


Direct application of specially formulated scent compositions (AromaStick®) prolongs attention and enhances visual scanning speed

Schneider, R. (2016). Direct application of specially formulated scent compositions (AromaStick®) prolongs attention and enhances visual scanning speed. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 30, 650-654 doi.org/10.1002/acp.3237. See more


There is something in the air: Testing the efficacy of a new olfactory stress relief method (AromaStick®)

Schneider, R. (2016). There is something in the air: Testing the efficacy of a new olfactory stress relief method (AromaStick®). Stress & Health, 32, 411-426 doi.org/10.1002/smi.2636. See more


Aromasticks in cancer care: an innovation not to be sniffed at

Stringer J., Donald G. (2011). Aromasticks in cancer care: an innovation not to be sniffed at. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Vol. 17, Issue 2:  116-21 doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.06.002. See more