The Effect of Aroma on Anxiety Among Children With Autism.

Anxiety Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effect of Aroma on Anxiety Among Children With Autism.

Status Withdrawn

Clinical Trial Summary

This study evaluates the effects of essential oils on anxiety scores among children who have an autism spectrum disorder. One third of the children will receive a control blend of oils, one third of the children will receive a test blend of oils, and the other third will receive a second test blend of oils.

Clinical Trial Description

Essential oils have been found in studies to reduce both stress and anxiety as measured by an anxiety inventory, but studies have not tested these effects among children who have an autism spectrum disorder. The essential oils used in this study are administered each morning for a total period of four weeks, with an optional second exposure on an as-needed basis during the final two of the four weeks of the study. The oils are administered during this time to evaluate both the preventive effects and the treatment effects of the essential oils. Anxiety is measured on an anxiety inventory, which is completed by the parent of the participant at the end of each week during the study. Parents complete this data online, allowing them to participate from anywhere in the U.S. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anxiety
• Anxiety Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autistic Disorder

• NCT number: NCT03489811
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Franklin School of Integrative Health Sciences
• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 24, 2019
• Completion date: August 31, 2021