Lemon scent boosts focus in kids with ADHD, study finds
NCT ID NCT07586761
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether smelling lemon essential oil could help children with ADHD pay attention better. Fifty-two children aged 9 to 16 who had never taken ADHD medication were randomly assigned to inhale either lemon oil or a placebo before taking attention and memory tests. The lemon oil group showed significant improvements in sustained attention scores compared to the placebo group.
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Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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