rct
2014
High Quality
Lavender oil preparation Silexan is effective in generalized anxiety disorder--a randomized, double-blind comparison to placebo and paroxetine
Kasper S, Gastpar M, Muller WE
Published in International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, Vol. 17 (6), pp. 859-69
Key Findings
Silexan 160 mg/day significantly reduced HAMA scores versus placebo; paroxetine did not separate significantly.
Conclusions
Non-inferior signal to an SSRI comparator in GAD.
Limitations
Underpowered active comparator arm.
Supplements Studied
Lavender
Herb
Silexan 160 mg/day significantly reduced HAMA total score versus placebo in generalized anxiety disorder.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2014
Sample Size:539
Duration:10 weeks
Quality Score:8/10
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