The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two proprietary ashwagandha extracts on stress levels, with secondary outcomes of cognition, energy, and sleep, as compared to a placebo.
Participants will take one of two extracts or a placebo every day for 60 days; outcomes of stress, sleep, energy, and cognition will provide information on effectiveness.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
60
This substance is extracted from the root of the plant.
This substance is extracted from both the root and leaves of the plant.
The inert placebo does not contain any of the plant matter.
Nutraceuticals Research Institute
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
RECRUITINGPost-test Cortisol Awakening Response, after controlling for baseline scores
salivary cortisol levels will be taken immediately after waking and 30 minutes later to produce a composite score
Time frame: 60 days
NRI-SS (Nutraceuticals Research Institute's Stress Scale)
This is a validated scale measuring 6 subdomains of stress. It is measured on a likert scale. Scores on each subdomain can range from 5 to 42, with higher scores indicating greater stress levels.
Time frame: 60 days
NRI-ES (Nutraceuticals Research Institute's Energy Scale)
This is a validated scale measuring 6 subdomains of energy. It is measured on a likert scale. Scores on each subdomain can range from 5 to 42, with higher scores indicating greater energy levels.
Time frame: 60 days
NRI-Sleep (Nutraceuticals Research Institute's Sleep Scale)
This is a validated scale measuring 7 subdomains of sleep. It is measured on a likert scale. Scores on each subdomain can range from 5-42 with higher scores indicating greater quality of sleep
Time frame: 60 days
NRI-Cognition Scale
This is a validated scale measuring 6 subdomains of cognition. It is measured on a likert scale. Scores on each subdomain can range from 5-42 with higher scores indicating greater quality of cognitive health
Time frame: 60 days
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