Ashwagandha for stress and sleep in sexual and gender minorities
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether an Ashwagandha root extract supplement can help lower stress, anxiety, and improve sleep quality in adults who experience stress related to being a sexual or gender minority. You would take the supplement daily for a set period and report how you feel.
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Who can take part
- You identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or non-binary (sexual or gender minority).
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You feel a moderate to high amount of stress in your daily life.
- You do not currently have a psychiatric diagnosis (like depression, bipolar, or psychosis).
- You have not taken anti-anxiety or sleep medications, cannabis, or melatonin in the last 3 months.
- You are not allergic or intolerant to Ashwagandha, and do not have a chronic illness like liver disease, severe insomnia, or a neurological disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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