NCT05237661

Brief Summary

This is an open-label observational single-group clinical trial to study the efficacy of a commercially available dietary supplement and its effect on common PMS and menstrual symptoms, as well as health-related biomarkers.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
38

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 2, 2022

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 14, 2022

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2022

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 31, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

June 21, 2022

Status Verified

June 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

February 2, 2022

Last Update Submit

June 16, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in perceived discomfort associated with menstruation

    Perceived discomfort caused by several of the most common menstrual symptoms (energy, sleep, mood, comfort, and overall fewer PMS symptoms) Each endpoint will be reported by the participant on a scale of perceived discomfort at the end of each menstrual cycle. Participants will complete the surveys for each menstrual cycle. The study uses a questionnaire including a scale from 0-7 to assess the severity of symptoms(0=no symptoms and 7=very severe symptoms).

    12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in blood biomarkers: C-reactive protein

    12 weeks

  • Changes in saliva cortisol levels

    12 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Dietary supplement

EXPERIMENTAL

Dietary supplement: Moon Balance

Dietary Supplement: Moon Balance

Interventions

Moon BalanceDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Moon Balance is a blend of 6 food ingredients

Dietary supplement

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsGender identity
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Individuals with a regular menstruation
  • Age 18-40
  • Moderate self-reported discomfort during menstruation-related to bloating, cramps, fatigue, mood swings, or other PMS-related symptoms
  • Must be in generally good health - no unstable, uncontrolled health condition
  • BMI under 35
  • Self-reported sleep-issues
  • Willingness to refrain from ibuprofen or naproxen sodium (such as Advil, Aleve, Motrin or Midol) during each period (pill bleed) during the study
  • Agree to not change their diet significantly during the duration of the study
  • Agree to not change the intensity of their workouts for the duration of the study
  • Must get their period regularly

You may not qualify if:

  • Severe chronic conditions, including oncological and psychiatric disorders
  • Known to have any severe allergic reactions
  • Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or wanting to become pregnant for the duration of the study
  • Participants unwilling to follow the study protocol
  • Have used a similar product (ingredients) in the 6 weeks prior to the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Citruslabs

Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dysmenorrhea

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Menstruation DisturbancesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPelvic PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Susanne Mitschke

    Citruslabs

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 2, 2022

First Posted

February 14, 2022

Study Start

February 15, 2022

Primary Completion

May 31, 2022

Study Completion

May 31, 2022

Last Updated

June 21, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-06

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