Spirulina Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women (NCT07718399) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Spirulina Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of spirulina supplementation on weight gain associated with menopause, changes in metabolic parameters, sleep quality, and markers of depression in mildly overweight postmenopausal women, and to evaluate the changes that occur in these parameters.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Having a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 kg/m²
* Having no chronic illnesses
* Being between the ages of 45 and 65
* Being postmenopausal
* Willing to consume the provided supplement
* Individuals who can read and write in Turkish and are open to communication.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a chronic condition such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, metabolic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, etc.
* Having a congenital metabolic disorder
* Being in the experimental group but not taking the supplement regularly
* Taking medication to lower blood lipids
* Having an allergy to any food
* Not being in the postmenopausal period
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.