Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of Licorice Extract Dietary Supplement on the Treatment of Postmenopausal Symptoms
Lead Sponsor:
F&C Licorice Ltd
Conditions:
Postmenopausal Symptoms
Vaginal Dryness
Eligibility:
FEMALE
45-60 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of the proposed study is to test the effect of Licorice Root Extract- Licogen on postmenopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women. Specifically, the study will also test the effect of the l...
Detailed Description
The estrogenic properties of glabridin, the major isoflavan in licorice root, were tested in view of the resemblance of its structure and lipophilicity to those of estradiol. The results indicate that...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women between the ages 45-60,
- Who are post-menopausal (proved by a laboratory test of FSH \> 30 International units),
- Patients who report having post-menopausal symptoms, who report having, at least 5-7 hot flushes per day, as well as wakeful night episodes and nocturnal sweating (measured by Greenscale or Cooperman Index).
Exclusion
- Female patients who are outside the age boundaries of 45-60,
- Have FSH \<30
- Patients who presently have cancer of any kind,
- Patients that are on any other treatment for relieving post-menopausal symptoms
- Patients who have contraindication to Licorice.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01170195
Start Date
September 1 2010
End Date
September 1 2011
Last Update
July 27 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Rabin Medical Center
Petah Tikva, Israel