The effect of lavender essential oil on the sleep quality of children with autism

The effect of lavender essential oil on the sleep quality of children with autism aged 6-12 years: a randomized controlled clinical trial study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240828062891N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-08

Start date

2025-09-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Autism. Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group will receive lavender essential oil, prepared by Giah Kala Company. This essential oil will be coded and packaged in dark glass bottles by th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All children aged 6-12 years with autism in Dast haye Mehraban and Mehr Afarin schools, Isfahan province, during the academic year 2025. Consent to participate in the study. Cooperation throughout the study. Sleep quality score greater than 41 on the CSHQ (Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire). No history of rhinitis, allergies, or respiratory problems.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sleep quality score on the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire. Timepoint: Sleep quality score at baseline (before the start of the intervention) and 14 days after the start of aromatherapy with lavender essential oil. Method of measurement: Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Roshani

Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences

Zahraroshani779@gmail.com+98 66 3343 6059

Outcome results

None listed

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