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The effect of Ocimum Basilicum on the sleep quality

The effect of Ocimum Basilicum leaf extract on the sleep quality in the female university students

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250308064992N2
Enrollment
94
Registered
2025-11-11
Start date
2025-11-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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Conditions

Sleep quality disorder. Sleep disorders not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The capsule containing basil extract will be taken once a night for one month. Intervention 2: Control group: The capsule containing corn flour (placebo) will be ta

Sponsors

Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18-35 years of age single Iranian residing in the dormitory Having sleep quality disorder according to the Pittsburgh questionnaire Body mass index between 18.5 and 35.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: consuming alcohol, narcotics, or smoking Drinking more than 4 cups of coffee per day Any disease that affects sleep quality (narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement syndrome, etc.) Previous (4 weeks prior to study) or current use of psychotropic medications (antiaxiants, sedatives, hypnotics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, centrally acting corticosteroids, and opioid analgesics) Use of any chemical or herbal medicine for sleep quality disorders during the study and 3 months prior to the study Taking hormonal pills Having jobs with night shifts being stressed, anxious or depressed as indicated by DASS21 test Participation in another study during the study and within one month before the intervention sensitivity to basil extract during the study not taking basil extract capsules for two consecutive days

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality. Timepoint: Before the study, one and two weeks after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNegin Rashti

Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences

neginrashti@gmail.com+98 66 1322 9095

Outcome results

None listed

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