Clinical Trial

The Effects of Lemon Essential Oil Inhalation on Attention in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Completed
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Summary
This randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the acute effects of lemon essential oil inhalation on sustained attention and visual memory in children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Fifty-two medication-naive children aged 9-16 were randomized to receive either lemon oil or placebo inhalation before cognitive assessments. Primary outcome was sustained attention performance. The study found significant improvements in attention scores in the lemon oil group.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07586761
Lead Sponsor Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Conditions Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD), Sustained Attention, Aromatherapy, Essential Oil, Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Enrollment 52 participants
Start Date 2022-02-15
Primary Completion 2023-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2023-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-14