Shatavari Root Extract for Perimenopausal Symptoms
United States60 participantsStarted 2026-03-11
Plain-language summary
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a standardized Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) root extract in women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms. Participants will receive either Shatavari root extract or a matched placebo for 12 weeks. Efficacy will be assessed using validated menopause-specific symptom, quality-of-life, stress, mood, and sleep questionnaires, along with physiological stress markers. Safety will be evaluated through laboratory assessments and adverse event monitoring.
Who can participate
Age range40 Years ā 45 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
ā. Menopausal women aged \>40 to 45 years with intact uterus and ovaries.
ā. Participants who complained of irregular menstrual cycle in the past 12 months, with a forward or postpone of a cycle more 7 days. At least 2 cycles were missing during the past 12 months or reported menopause for at least 60 days.
ā. Females with complaints of at least two of the menopausal symptoms, e.g., hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbance, breast tenderness
ā. Body mass index 18-35 kg/m2
ā. Subject who has given written informed consent to participate in the study and understand the nature of the study.
ā. Able to read and write in English or any other vernacular language.
ā. No plan to commence new treatments over the study period.
ā. Must have the ability and willingness to si
Exclusion criteria
ā. Participants taking any form of herbal extract in the last 3 months before study entry.
ā. Participants who are on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than 3 months.
ā. Participants who are pregnant.
ā. Participants with present active medical, surgical, and gynaecological problems.
What they're measuring
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Change in Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) Total Score