Shatavari Root Extract for Hot Flashes
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
If you are currently using hormone therapy or other medications known to affect hot flashes, you will need to stop taking them to participate in this trial.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Shatavari Root Extract for hot flashes?
While there is no direct research on Shatavari Root Extract for hot flashes, other herbal treatments like Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) and combinations of herbs such as Nigella sativa and Vitex agnus-castus have shown effectiveness in reducing menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. This suggests that herbal treatments can be beneficial for managing these symptoms.12345
How does Shatavari Root Extract treatment for hot flashes differ from other treatments?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a daily nutritional supplement can reduce hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.The main questions this study aims to answer are:Does the supplement reduce the number and severity of daily hot flashes?Does it improve other common menopausal symptoms?Researchers will compare the supplement to a placebo (a look-alike capsule with no active ingredients) to see if it helps manage symptoms during menopause.Participants will:Take either the supplement or a placebo daily for 30 daysTrack their hot flashes each day using a short online surveyComplete a symptom questionnaire at the beginning and end of the studyThis study is for women ages 40-60 who have been postmenopausal for at least one year and currently experience bothersome hot flashes.
Research Team
Heather A Hausenblas, PhD
Principal Investigator
Jacksonville University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for postmenopausal women aged 40-60 who have been experiencing menopause for at least a year and currently suffer from bothersome hot flashes. Women using hormone therapy or other medications affecting hot flashes, or those with significant health issues that could impact participation, are not eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants take either the supplement or a placebo daily for 30 days and track their hot flashes using a short online survey
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Shatavari Root Extract
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Jacksonville University
Lead Sponsor