New supplement aims to ease menopause-related body changes in midlife women
NCT ID NCT07615777
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week nutritional supplement (containing myo-inositol, berberine, cinnamon, and chromium) can improve body composition and menopause symptoms in 80 women aged 38-55 who are experiencing irregular periods or related symptoms. Participants will take capsules daily and attend two visits for blood, urine, and body measurements. The results will be compared to a placebo group.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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38 to 55 years
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Assigned sex at birth is female * Aged 38-55 years * Experiencing irregular menstrual cycles but not amenorrheic for more than 12 months or have at least one of the following recent symptoms (i.e., from 38 years onwards): (1) hot flushes, (2) sleep disturbances, (3) mood swings, (4) concentration difficulties, (5) bloating or (6) weight gain. * Willing to avoid taking other food supplements during the study period * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes * BMI \<18.5 kg/m2 * Pregnant or trying to get pregnant * No active cancer or cancer within last 5 years * Total Hysterectomy * Known allergies to cinnamon extract, chromium, berberine, myo-inositol * Currently taking part in research, or have done within the last 3 months * Diagnosed autoimmune diseases * Diagnosed hypoglycemia
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NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility
RECRUITINGSouthampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
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