Ashwagandha for stress in women
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking ashwagandha, a natural supplement, can help lower stress and improve sleep in women. It looks at how the supplement affects a stress hormone called cortisol.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are not using hormonal birth control.
- You have a regular sleep schedule (e.g., sleep by 1am and wake by 9am).
- You have regular menstrual periods every 27-32 days.
- You feel moderately stressed (score of 14 or higher on a stress questionnaire).
- You are not planning to start any new stress-reduction activities during the study.
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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