Could a wheat pill ease menopause dryness? new trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07386249
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a daily capsule made from wheat polar lipids can reduce vaginal dryness in healthy postmenopausal women. 110 women aged 45-65 will take either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in dryness, vaginal pH, and other menopause symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- wheat polar lipid complex (dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, non-hormonal option to ease vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study with a small sample size. The supplement may not work better than placebo, and results may not apply to all women.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center of Investigation in Clinical Nutrition (CICN)
RECRUITINGLouvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 1348, Belgium
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