Aromatherapy for Anxiety Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Anxiety

• Registration Number: NCT03818490
• Lead Sponsor: Franklin Health Research

Brief Summary

This study evaluated the use of bergamot aromatherapy in the treatment of anxiety in a medical office setting among children who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. H

Detailed Description

Bergamot aromatherapy relieves anxiety in adult populations but has not been tested in a pediatric population with autism spectrum disorder. Because autism spectrum disorders often include hypersensitivity to sensory experiences, the use of essential oils in this population should be evaluated.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-06-24
• Primary Completion: 2018-03-09
• Study Completion: 2018-03-30
• Status Verified: 2019-01
• Study First Submitted: 2019-01-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-01-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-01-24
• Study First Posted: 2019-01-28
• Last Update Posted: 2019-01-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

• Between 6-11 years of age
• Diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder

Exclusion Criteria

• none

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline in Heart Rate	baseline and after the 15 minute intervention	Routine heart rate measurement
Change from baseline State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children	baseline and after the 15 minute intervention	Self reported anxiety survey measuring state anxiety in children through 20 questions with a score ranging from 0-60 with higher scores representing higher anxiety.
Change from baseline in Blood Pressure	baseline and after the 15 minute intervention	Routine blood pressure measurement

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Franklin Institute of Wellness; 🇺🇸 Franklin, Tennessee, United States