The Effectiveness of a Proprietary Ashwagandha Extract on Stress Reduction: A Three-Arm Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial
Nutraceuticals Research Institute
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two proprietary ashwagandha extracts on stress levels, with secondary outcomes of cognition, energy, and sleep, as compared to a placebo.
Description
Participants will take one of two extracts or a placebo every day for 60 days; outcomes of stress, sleep, energy, and cognition will provide information on effectiveness.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 30–59 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 * Self reported high stress * Baseline score of above-average stress levels on the NRI-SS * Biological sex of woman; gender identification of female * Aged 30 to 59, inclusive * Good general health as evidenced by medical history and screening * For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such…
Interventions
- Dietary Supplementashwagandha root
This substance is extracted from the root of the plant.
- Dietary Supplementashwagandha root and leaf
This substance is extracted from both the root and leaves of the plant.
- Otherplacebo
The inert placebo does not contain any of the plant matter.
Location
- Nutraceuticals Research InstituteHuntsville, Alabama