NCT01487694

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

Cimicifuga Racemosa Rhizome and Root Extract for the Management of Moderate to Severe Menopausal Symptoms in Thai Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 54 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Mahidol University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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

• Hot Flashes

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-12-01
• Primary completion: 2012-10-01
• Completion: 2012-10-01
• First posted: 2011-12-07
• Last updated: 2011-12-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Thailand