New study: could a daily supplement and strength training beat menopause blues?
NCT ID NCT07135232
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a plant-based supplement (sarmentosin and L-theanine) combined with home strength training can improve mood, sleep, and muscle health in women going through perimenopause. 72 women aged 40-55 will be split into four groups: supplement plus exercise, supplement only, placebo plus exercise, or placebo only. They will take capsules daily and some will do resistance exercises three times a week for 12 weeks, with regular check-ups on symptoms and cognition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sarmentosin and L-theanine supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-hormonal option to help manage perimenopausal symptoms and maintain muscle strength.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement is new and its long-term effects are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Carnegie School of Sport
RECRUITINGLeeds, North Humberside, LS2 3AE, United Kingdom
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