rct
    2016

    A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Schisandra chinensis for menopausal symptoms

    Park JY, Kim KH

    Published in Climacteric

    Methodology

    Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in women aged 40-70 with menopausal symptoms receiving Schisandra chinensis extract (BMO-30) or placebo for six weeks with 12-week follow-up, primary endpoint change in Kupperman Index

    Key Findings

    Schisandra extract improved Kupperman Index menopausal symptom scores versus placebo in a small completer sample.

    Conclusions

    Preliminary single-trial support for menopausal symptom relief; not confirmatory.

    Limitations

    Only 36 completers; single centre; short six-week dosing; proprietary extract.

    Supplements Studied

    The primary endpoint was the mean interval change in KI score from baseline to week 12.

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:36
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

    Disclosures

    Funding

    Not reported

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