Effects of Black Cohosh on Menopausal Hot Flashes

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2005-07-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

This study will assess whether treatment with black cohosh is effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of menopausal hot flashes. In addition, this study will determine whether or not black cohosh reduces the frequency of other menopausal symptoms and improves quality of life.

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Resident of the New York Metro Area

• Postmenopausal

• Weight within 90% to 120% of ideal body weight