Carer Aromatherapy Training for Children With Global Developmental Delay in Hong Kong
Official title: Design and Implementation of a Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) Program for Children With Global Developmental Delay in Hong Kong: A Mixed Qualitative Study Using the COM-B Framework
Run by Hong Kong Metropolitan University · NCT07800689 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program tests whether training carers in safe aromatherapy and home massage can support children with global developmental delay in Hong Kong.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hong Kong Metropolitan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 7, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07800689 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are carers aged 18 or older, preferably parents, of children diagnosed with global developmental delay who have not previously received aromatherapy training and can communicate in English or Chinese.
✕Probably not a fit
Carers who are unable to communicate in English or Chinese or who do not engage with aromatherapy training may experience limited or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study uses a mixed-methods design to develop and implement a Carer Aromatherapy Training (CAT) program based on the COM-B framework. It trains about 30 carers in a one-day, 8-hour session led by a certified aromatherapy nurse, focusing on safe and effective use of aromatherapy and massage at home. The study will measure behavioral changes in caregiving practices and explore participants’ experiences during and after the training. The setting is Hong Kong, with language considerations ensuring accessibility for participants fluent in English or Chinese. The CAT program combines hands-on instruction with theory to support practical adoption by carers of children with global developmental delay.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the CAT program could empower carers to use aromatherapy safely at home, potentially supporting child well-being and caregiver confidence.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited prior evidence in this exact domain; some studies suggest aromatherapy training can influence caregiver practices, but this approach is relatively novel in GDD populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Carer aged 18 or above (preferably parents) with children having global developmental delay. * Carers who has not received any aromatherapy training. Exclusion Criteria: * Carers cannot communicate with English or Chinese.
Where it's running
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Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sze Ki Veronica LAI, Dr
- Email: sklai@hkmu.edu.hk
- Phone: 85239708737
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.