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Study NCT ID: NCT00120458
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2010-03-02
First Post: 2005-07-14
Is Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Black Cohosh as Alternative Therapy for Treating Menopause-Related Anxiety
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Black Cohosh Therapy for Menopause-Related Anxiety
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2010-03
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: This study will determine the effectiveness of the herb black cohosh for treating menopause-related anxiety symptoms in women.

Study hypotheses: 1) Black cohosh will have a superior anti-anxiety effect compared to placebo. 2) Black cohosh will have a comparable safety profile to that of placebo.
Detailed Description: During menopause, up to 90% of women will experience symptoms of anxiety, such as nervousness, irritability, fatigue, muscle aches, depression, and low libido. Concern over the safety and effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy for relieving these symptoms has caused many women to seek alternative medical treatments. Data suggest that black cohosh has a direct effect on the neurotransmitters and receptors involved in anxiety. This study will determine whether black cohosh can effectively treat anxiety symptoms in menopausal women.

This study will last 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either black cohosh or placebo daily for the duration of the study. Self-report scales will be used to assess participants' anxiety symptoms and quality of life at the beginning and end of the study.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:

Secondary ID Infos

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R21AT002289-01A1 NIH None https://reporter.nih.gov/quic… View