Herbal sleep aid shows promise in midlife insomnia trial
NCT ID NCT07461402
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a daily mix of plant protein and two herbs (ashwagandha and rhodiola) could improve sleep in 100 adults aged 35-70 with sleep troubles. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 30 days and reported their sleep quality daily. The goal was to see if the supplement leads to better sleep and overall cellular health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 35 to 70 years (inclusive) * Experiencing sleep disturbances or sleep quality problems * Willing and able to consume plant protein supplement daily for 30 days * Willing and able to take adaptogen tablets daily for 30 days * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to complete daily sleep quality questionnaires * Available for baseline and follow-up assessments * Willing to maintain regular lifestyle habits during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 35 years or greater than 70 years * Known allergies or hypersensitivity to any study ingredients (pea protein, rice protein, hemp protein, Rhodiola rosea, Withania somnifera/ashwagandha, or excipients) * Current use of prescription sleep medications or hypnotics * Current use of other herbal supplements for sleep (washout period may be allowed) * Serious or unstable medical conditions that could interfere with study participation or safety * Severe psychiatric disorders requiring medication * Uncontrolled metabolic diseases (for example, uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid disorders) * Pregnancy or lactation * Planning to become pregnant during the study period * Participation in another clinical trial within the past 30 days * Inability to understand or comply with study procedures * Shift workers or individuals with irregular sleep schedules * Recent major life events significantly affecting sleep patterns
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Farmacia Molina
Seville, Cordoba, 14400, Spain
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