CompletedNot Applicable

Suan Tsao Jen Tang for Treating Menopause With Sleep Problem: a Clinical Observation

Taiwan67 participantsStarted 2008-04

Plain-language summary

A prospective follow-up study was carried out in the Yang Ming branch of the Taipei City Hospital.Climacteric women with sleep difficulty received SZRT at a rate of 4.0 g, thrice daily for four weeks.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Climacteric women, ranging from 40-65 years of age
. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) of greater than six
. Falling asleep more than 45 minutes or slept less than six hours

Exclusion criteria

. Within three months of the study there had been a major incident
. Working the nightshift
. Lack of time or timing conflicts
. Pychosis, severe depression, obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea, cardiac arrhythmia, acute myocardial infarction, high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer
. Currently taking pharmaceuticals that affect melatonin, acetylcholine, glutamate, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, histamine, adenosine, or prostaglandins
. Inability to read and fill out the forms for the study
. Any evidence of renal or liver dysfunction as defined by a level of at least 1.5 times of the upper reference limit

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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Trial details

NCT IDNCT01267539

SponsorTaipei City Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-04

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