The Effectiveness of a Proprietary Ashwagandha Extract on Menopausal Symptoms: A Three-Arm Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age40-55
SponsorNutraceuticals Research Institute

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two proprietary ashwagandha extracts on symptoms of menopause and hormone levels, as compared to a placebo.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

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

Baseline score of above-average menopause symptom levels on each of the patient reported scales: NRI-MSS (defined as 22+), the MRS scale (defined as 9+), AND 4+ on the MENQoL.

Confirmation of presence of hot flashes

Disqualifiers

Pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding

Hysterectomy, uterine ablation, or related procedure

Amenorrhea

Consumes > 8 alcoholic beverages in an average week

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • ashwagandha root

    Dietary supplement

    This substance is extracted from the root of the plant.

  • ashwagandha root and leaf

    Dietary supplement

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

  • Placebo

    Other intervention

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

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: Plant Extract 1Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Plant Extract 2Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: PlaceboPlacebo comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Proprietary Menopause Symptom Scale (NRI-MSS)

Nutraceuticals Research Institute's Menopause Symptom Scale is a validated self-report scale measuring symptoms across 6 domains. Scores range from 0-30, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity.

Time frame
days 0, 28, 56, and 84
2

Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MenQoL)

The MenQoL evaluates quality of life among menopausal women. Scores range from 0-8 with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity.

Time frame
days 0, 28, 56, and 84
3

Menopause Rating Scale (MRS)

The MRS is a self report assessment of menopausal symptoms with scores ranging from 0-44. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.

Time frame
Days 0, 28, 56, and 84

Secondary outcomes

1

Estriol

Laboratory test for estriol levels

Time frame
days 0, 84
2

Estradiol

Laboratory test for estradiol levels

Time frame
days 0, 84

Other outcomes

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