Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) rhizome and root extract have been used to treat menopausal symptoms. To date, there are still scarce information about its efficacy in Thai women with menopausal symptoms. The purpose of this study will assess the efficacy of black cohosh extract in management of menopausal symptoms in Thai women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
54
Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) rhizome and root extract 40 mg once daily for 12 weeks (equivalent to triterpene glycosides 12.3 mg)
matching placebo without active ingredient 1 tab daily for 12 weeks
Gynecologic Endocrinology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand
RECRUITINGMean differences of Kupperman index
Time frame: 12 weeks
Frequencies of menopausal symptoms
Time frame: 12 weeks
Compliance
Time frame: 12 weeks
adverse events
Time frame: 12 weeks
Mean differences of liver function test
Time frame: 12 weeks
quality of life
Thai MENQOL measurement
Time frame: 12 weeks
Overall satisfaction
Time frame: 12 weeks
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