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Herbal hope: ashwagandha study targets stress in women

NCT ID NCT07647081

Symptom relief Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the herb ashwagandha can lower stress in healthy women aged 18-45 who feel moderately stressed. Researchers will measure stress hormones and heart rate over 8 weeks. The goal is to see if ashwagandha improves wellbeing without major side effects.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female, ages 18-45 2. No hormonal birth control 3. Identify as having a regular sleep schedule (eg. sleep by 1am and wake by 9am) 4. Identify as having a regular menstrual period between 27-32 days apart on average 5. PSS score of 14 (moderate stress) or greater 6. No expected changes in stress levels over the next 3 months and agree to not initiate any new stress-reduction behaviors before study start or during the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder in the last 3 months, any liver, kidney, or thyroid disorder/dysfunction/injury, or diabetes 2. Using any medication related to cortisol or HPA function such as corticosteroids, antidepressants, anti-psychotics, CNS-depressants (benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepine sedatives, barbiturates, anti-convulsants, anesthetics), thyroid medications, diabetic medications, or immunosuppressants 3. Taken any form of ashwagandha within the last 3 months 4. Daily use of alcohol, nicotine, or other substances 5. Who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a hysterectomy 6. Abnormal liver function test value(s) at screening

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