Hemp compounds tested as natural relief for menopause
NCT ID NCT07393672
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether hemp-derived cannabinoids can help with menopause symptoms like depression, anxiety, and hot flashes. Researchers will give 104 women either a hemp product or a placebo for several weeks. Participants track their symptoms daily and monthly through surveys.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hemp-derived cannabinoids
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural option for managing menopause symptoms without hormones.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial. The effects may be no better than placebo, and long-term safety is unknown.
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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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About 104 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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 * cocounut allergy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington State University, Dept of Psychology
RECRUITINGPullman, Washington, 99164, United States
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