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Hemp compounds may cool menopause hot flashes and mood swings
NCT ID NCT06831916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether hemp-derived cannabinoids can reduce menopause and perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and mood swings. 104 women aged 40-60 who were not regular cannabis users took part. Researchers tracked their symptoms daily and monthly to see if the hemp compounds made a difference.
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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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104 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- 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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40 to 60 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: * designated female at birth * 40-60 years of age * able to give informed consent (no intellectual disability) * stable pharmacotherapeutic regimen, no change in the past 3 months * abstinent from regular cannabis use (\<1x/month) for past year, and willing to abstain from use for 3 months * abstinent for supplements, don't add any supplements (no changes in past 3 months) * own a smartphone * have access to Zoom on a secure, stable internet connection * perimenopausal or menopausal Exclusion Criteria: * currently taking anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and/or antipsychotic medication * severe depression, neurovegetative symptoms, or current suicidality * psychosis or family history of psychosis * pregnant or breastfeeding * chemotherapy * hypotension * drug testing for work or other reasons * illicit drug use in past 3 months (cannabis not illicit) * heavy alcohol use (4 drinks more than 4x/week) * international/air travel planned for more than one week in the next 3 months
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington State University - Pullman Campus
Pullman, Washington, 99163, United States
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