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Effect of Citrus aurantium aroma on sexual function

The effect of Citrus aurantium aroma on sexual function in menopausal women

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160427027633N5
Enrollment
80
Registered
2019-04-17
Start date
2019-05-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-04-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

sexual function.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group(Intervention group with Citrus aurantium): 2 times (10 and 22 hours) in day and every time 2 drops of essential oil at a concentration of 5% for 4 consecutive days i

Sponsors

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
45 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Insensitivity to Citrus aurantium and almond oil Earn a score of less than 28 in the Sexual Function Questionnaire Through at least one year since the last menstruation Not having a history of allergic rhinitis and known respiratory problems such as asthma The absence of physical and mental illness Non-occurrence of stressful incidents in the past six months Have enough literacy to fill out a questionnaire Non-use of drugs, tobacco and alcohol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: the appearance of any physical and psychological illness during the study Living away from the spouse and causing unexpected stressors (divorce, death and travel) Incidence of side effects and sensitivity to essential oil during the study Failure to run the program for a maximum of one week during the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual function. Timepoint: Before and after the end of the intervention period. Method of measurement: Female Sexual Function Index.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Complications. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire made by the researcher.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactForuzan Sharifipour

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

sharifipour_fr91@yahoo.com+98 61 3333 5368

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026