Black Cohosh Extract for the Management of Moderate to Severe Menopausal Symptoms in Thai Women

NCT01487694 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 54

Last updated 2011-12-29

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) rhizome and root extract have been used to treat menopausal symptoms. To date, there are still scarce information about its efficacy in Thai women with menopausal symptoms. The purpose of this study will assess the efficacy of black cohosh extract in management of menopausal symptoms in Thai women.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

cimicifuga racemosa

Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) rhizome and root extract 40 mg once daily for 12 weeks (equivalent to triterpene glycosides 12.3 mg)

DRUG

placebo

matching placebo without active ingredient 1 tab daily for 12 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mahidol University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Patsama Vichinsartvichai, MD · Gynecologic Endocrinology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-12-31
Primary Completion
2012-10-31
Completion
2012-10-31

Countries

  • Thailand

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