Effects of Ashwagandha Extract on Stress Levels

NCT ID: NCT06793891

Last Updated: 2025-01-27

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-21

Study Completion Date

2025-04-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two proprietary ashwagandha extracts on stress levels, with secondary outcomes of cognition, energy, and sleep, as compared to a placebo.

Detailed Description

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Participants will take one of two extracts or a placebo every day for 60 days; outcomes of stress, sleep, energy, and cognition will provide information on effectiveness.

Conditions

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Stress

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Plant Extract 1

Participants in this arm will take an ashwagandha root supplement each day for 60 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

ashwagandha root

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

This substance is extracted from the root of the plant.

Plant Extract 2

Participants in this arm will take an ashwagandha root and leaf supplement each day for 60 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

ashwagandha root and leaf

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

This substance is extracted from both the root and leaves of the plant.

Placebo

Participants in this arm will take an inert placebo each day for 60 days.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

placebo

Intervention Type OTHER

The inert placebo does not contain any of the plant matter.

Interventions

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ashwagandha root

This substance is extracted from the root of the plant.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

ashwagandha root and leaf

This substance is extracted from both the root and leaves of the plant.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

placebo

The inert placebo does not contain any of the plant matter.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
* Stated willingness and demonstrated ability to comply with all study procedures, as well as availability for the duration of the study
* Self reported high stress
* Baseline score of above-average stress levels on the NRI-SS
* Biological sex of woman; gender identification of female
* Aged 30 to 59, inclusive
* Good general health as evidenced by medical history and screening
* For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during study participation and for an additional month after the end of the study
* Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnancy, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding
* Currently smokes or vapes (i.e., tobacco, flavored items, marijuana, etc.) or has in the past year
* Consumes \> 8 alcoholic beverages in an average week
* Is a primary caretaker for a child younger than 18 months of age
* Currently consumes an ashwagandha supplement or has consumed one regularly (defined as 1x week or more often) within the past 24 months
* Consumes any stress aid, medication, diet, or supplement intended to improve stress in any way
* Current or recent (within 60 days) history of taking thyroid medications, hypertensive drugs, CNS depressants, diabetic medications, benzodiazepines, or immunosuppressants
* Any liver or kidney disorder
* Known allergic reactions to any components of the intervention
* Positive COVID-19 test within 30 days of the study period
* Recent dramatic weight changes (10% change in body weight in the last 6 months)
* Introducing a new investigational drug or other intervention within 60 days before the start of the study
* Introducing a new lifestyle stress-reduction aid (i.e. physical activity, yoga, etc) within 60 days before the start of the study
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

59 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Nutraceuticals Research Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jessie Hawkins

PhD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Nutraceuticals Research Institute

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Jessie Hawkins, PhD

Role: CONTACT

256-203-9010

Facility Contacts

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JESSIE HAWKINS, PhD

Role: primary

256-203-9010

Other Identifiers

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24-09-900

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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