Birth control pill side effects? new supplement trial aims to boost mood and energy
NCT ID NCT07271316
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This Phase 2 trial is testing whether a daily supplement called Alii can reduce common side effects of hormonal birth control pills, like low energy, mood swings, and poor digestive health. Researchers will compare the supplement to a placebo in 68 women over 28 days. Participants will take the supplement or placebo daily and complete surveys about their happiness, energy, and overall well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Alii Supplement (a mix of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this supplement could help women on birth control pills feel happier, more energetic, and less prone to mood swings or digestive issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 68 participants over 28 days. Results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement might not outperform a placebo.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be on the hormonal birth control pill as the investigators are testing the effectiveness of a supplement for women who take the hormonal birth control pill * Participants must be willing to complete a follow up survey as this study will be multiple parts * Participants must be willing to take a daily supplement as this study is testing how a supplement influences a variety of psychological outcomes * Participants must be on the hormonal birth control pill for at least six months as participants who have been on the pill for less than 6 months may not be experiencing nutritional depletion yet * If the investigators are able to do so, the investigators will only recruit participants who take the one-month hormonal birth control pill rather than the three month hormonal birth control pill, as the investigators are going to have participants come in after 28 days (day 2 of pack 1 and day 2 of pack 2) and participants on the three-month HBC pill may be on a 21 day cycle. * Participants must have no food or medication allergies that will prevent the participants from safely taking the supplement * Participants must not be taking any vitamins or participant must report willingness to abstain from taking vitamins during the study as individuals who are already taking vitamins may not be experiencing nutritional depletion associated with hormonal birth control * If the investigators have the ability to do so, the investigators will only recruit participants who are not taking medications. Participants on various medications (e.g., SSRIs, ADHD medications, etc.) may report differing psychological states due to their medications, rather than the supplement. Therefore, it would be best to exclude those individuals if possible. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants cannot be naturally cycling as the investigators are testing a supplement for women on hormonal birth control * Participants cannot be unwilling to complete a follow up study because this is a multi-part study * Participants cannot be unwilling to take a supplement because the study centers around taking a supplement * Participants cannot be on the hormonal birth control pill for less than 6 months as participants who have been on the pill for less than 6 months may not be experiencing nutritional depletion yet * If the investigators are able to do so, participants cannot take the three month hormonal birth control pill, as the investigators are going to have participants come in after 28 days (day 2 of pack 1 and day 2 of pack 2) and participants on the three-month HBC pill may be on a 21 day cycle. * Participants cannot have any food or medication allergies that will prevent the participants from safely taking the supplement * Participants must not be taking any vitamins or participants must report willingness to abstain from taking vitamins during the study as individuals who are already taking vitamins may not be experiencing nutritional depletion associated with hormonal birth control * If the investigators have the ability to do so, the investigators will only recruit participants who are not taking medications. Participants on various medications (e.g., SSRIs, ADHD medications, etc.) may report differing psychological states due to their medications, rather than the supplement. Therefore, it would be best to exclude those individuals if possible.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas, 76109, United States
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