A Clinical Study Assessing Efficacy of an Herbal Blend on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

130 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-06-28

Study Completion Date

2020-04-04

Brief Summary

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This 12-week study is a randomized, placebo-controlled study assessing the efficacy of an herbal blend on menopausal symptoms and quality of life.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in menopause symptoms after taking an herbal supplement daily for 12 weeks compared to placebo (a tablet that does not have active ingredients). This is a remote study, meaning all study data will be collected via the ClaimIt app, with the exception of a screening lab appointment and a Week 12 lab appointment.Participants will be asked to report on study compliance and respond to a series of questionnaires relating to symptoms of menopause, hot flashes, and quality of life.

Conditions

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Menopause

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

A unique ID number will be assigned by ClaimIt to each enrolled subject and associated with the correct study product kit number; this number will be used throughout the study. Both the study product and placebo will be labeled identically except for kit number and will be distinguishable only by the individual participant ID and kit number.

Study Groups

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Investigational Herbal Blend

A phytoestrogen herbal blend

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

phytoestrogen herbal blend

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

phytoestrogen herbal blend

Placebo

Tablet without active ingredients

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type OTHER

Tablet without active ingredients

Interventions

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phytoestrogen herbal blend

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Tablet without active ingredients

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Females between 40 and 65 years of age
* Report experiencing moderate to severe menopausal symptoms, characterized as including all of the following:

* Total Score of 11 or greater on the Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS) Questionnaire
* Self-reported frequent hot flashes experienced (estimated minimum of 28 during the past week, or an average of a minimum of 4 in a typical day)
* Absence of a regular menstrual cycle, defined as either: an irregular cycle for at least 6 months, or the absence of menses for 3 or more months
* Agreement to maintain current level of physical activity throughout the study period
* Willingness and ability to follow the procedures of the study
* Willingness and ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Participant with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30mg/kg2
* Participant who has had both ovaries removed
* Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on becoming pregnant during the course of the study
* A history of breast cancer or a positive mammogram
* A history of uterine cancer or an abnormal pap smear
* Abnormal vaginal bleeding (not related to menstrual irregularity)
* Liver disease
* A history of clinically diagnosed depression that a medical professional recommended should be medically treated
* A history of clinically diagnosed hypertension (systolic of 140 mmHg or greater or diastolic of 90 mmHg or greater)
* Hyperthyroidism determined by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) screening
* Any unstable medical condition as determined by the Principal Investigator (PI)
* Any significant clinical or laboratory abnormality identified by the PI
* Any change in the use of dietary supplements in the 2-month prior to enrollment
* The use of any product indicated for menopause symptoms in the 2 months prior to enrollment including: prescription drugs (e.g. estrogen/progestins), over-the-counter supplements (e.g. black cohosh, soy isoflavones, evening primrose oil, phytoestrogens, etc), or a significant change in diet to include more soy foods.
* The use of any psychiatric drugs in the 6 months prior to enrolling
* Self-reported abuse of drugs or alcohol
* Any smoking of cigarettes, vaping or e-cigarettes, or consumption of other tobacco products within the past 6 months
* Planned donation of blood during or up to 30 days after completion of the study
* An allergy to any ingredient in the herbal blend product or placebo
* A sensitivity to botanical extracts
* Previous participation in a clinical research study less than 30 days prior to randomization to a treatment group
* Any other condition that in the investigator's opinion may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study, or may pose a significant risk to the participant

Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes