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Herbal sleep aid challenges melatonin in new study

NCT ID NCT06894108

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nutraceuticals Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a proprietary blend of botanical extracts against melatonin in 89 healthy women aged 35-55 who reported poor sleep. Participants took either the botanical supplement or 1mg of melatonin each night before bed. The goal was to see if the botanical extract could improve sleep quality more than melatonin, using a sleep scale and wearable device data.

What this could mean

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Active substance
botanical extract blend
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to melatonin for better sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 89 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dietary supplements are not as strictly regulated as drugs.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

89 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

35 to 55 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Provision of signed and dated informed consent form Stated willingness and demonstrated ability to comply with all study procedures, as well as availability for the duration of the study Self reported poor sleep quality Biological sex of woman; gender identification of female Aged 35 to 55, inclusive Good general health as evidenced by medical history and screening For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during study participation and for an additional month after the end of the study Has an apple watch or similar device Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding Currently smokes or vapes (i.e., tobacco, flavored items, marijuana, etc.) or has in the past year Has received medical diagnosis or treatment for any sleep disorder in the past year Has ever received a medical diagnosis of sleep apnea or narcolepsy Works a night shift, is "on-call" or performs any job requiring or potentially requiring work related responsibilities after 8pm Consumes \> 8 alcoholic beverages in an average week Is a primary caretaker for a child younger than 18 months of age Consumes any sleep aid, medication, diet, or supplement intended to improve sleep in any way Known allergic reactions to any components of the intervention Positive COVID-19 test within 30 days of the study period Recent dramatic weight changes (10% change in body weight in the last 6 months) Introducing a new investigational drug or other intervention within 60 days before the start of the study

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Conditions

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sleep disorder

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Sleep

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nutraceuticals Research Institute

    Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States

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