Ashwagandha supplement effects on stress and cortisol in women
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether ashwagandha, a plant-based supplement, can help reduce stress and lower cortisol (a stress hormone) in women. Researchers will measure your stress levels and cortisol throughout the study to see if the supplement helps.
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Who can take part
- Be a woman between ages 18 and 45
- Have moderate to high stress (measured by a standard stress questionnaire)
- Not be on hormonal birth control
- Have a regular menstrual cycle (typically 27–32 days) and regular sleep schedule
- Not have taken ashwagandha in the past 3 months
- Not be on medications for mood, anxiety, thyroid, or certain other conditions
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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