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CompletedNCT06124326Updated Aug 23, 2024

A Single Group Study to Evaluate the Effects of a Supplement on Premenstrual Syndrome

An interventional study of Premenstrual Syndrome Supplement in Premenstrual Syndrome, sponsored by Rael. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-23.

Sponsored by Rael · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 40 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

This is a virtual single-group study that will last three menstrual cycles (approximately 12 weeks). During the first menstrual cycle, participants will take the supplement as needed (pro re nata) when they feel symptoms of PMS, such as cramping or bloating. For the second and third menstrual cycles, Participants will take 2 capsules per day with water for 1 week, starting 4 days before their menstrual cycle and finishing on Day 3 of their cycle. Questionnaires will be completed at the following time points:

  • Baseline
  • Day 7 of their first cycle during the trial (After using the product PRN during their period)
  • 4 days before their second period during the trial (After using the product PRN for the previous month)
  • Day 3 of their second period during the trial (After using the product for 7 days straight)
  • Day 3 of their third period of the trial (After using the product for 7 days straight)
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Conditions studied

  • Premenstrual Syndrome
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In context

Syndrome

9,217 studies on the registry are indexed under Syndrome; 1,031 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 40 is below the median of 50 across 6,515 interventional studies indexed under Syndrome.

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Lead sponsor

Rael is the lead sponsor of 5 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 40 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Female, aged 18-40
  • Self-reported moderate discomfort during menstruation related to pelvic cramps, bloating, fatigue, or mood swings.
  • Self-reported symptoms during their menstrual cycle with gas, heartburn, and acid reflux
  • Generally healthy - don't live with any uncontrolled chronic disease
  • Has a menstrual cycle between 21 and 35 days in length
  • Able to predict their menstrual cycle and timing of their menstruation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders.
  • Current use of any blood thinning medication
  • Anyone with known severe allergic reactions.
  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or attempting to become pregnant
  • Unwilling to follow the study protocol.
  • Anyone with a diagnosis of a condition relating to the menstrual cycle or reproductive system? e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, etc.
  • Anyone currently on hormonal birth control, or has been on hormonal birth control in the last 3 months
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
40 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Premenstrual Syndrome Supplement

    During the first menstrual cycle, participants will take the supplement as needed (pro re nata) when they feel symptoms of PMS, such as cramping or bloating. For the second and third menstrual cycles, Participants will take 2 capsules per day with water for 1 week, starting 4 days before their menstrual cycle and finishing on Day 3 of their cycle.

    Dietary Supplement: Premenstrual Syndrome Supplement

Interventions

  • Dietary supplementPremenstrual Syndrome Supplement

    Ginger, Curcumin, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in pelvic cramps.

    Participants will complete study-specific questionnaires. Questionnaires will include 5-point Likert scale, with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12

  2. Changes in energy levels.

    Participants will complete study-specific questionnaires. Questionnaires will include 5-point Likert scale, with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12

  3. Changes in overall mood.

    Participants will complete study-specific questionnaires. Questionnaires will include 5-point Likert scale, with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12

  4. Changes in bloating.

    Participants will complete study-specific questionnaires. Questionnaires will include 5-point Likert scale, with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12

  5. Changes in gastrointestinal discomfort.

    Participants will complete study-specific questionnaires. Questionnaires will include 5-point Likert scale, with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12

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Study locations

1 site
  • Citruslabs
    Santa Monica, California 90404, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Undecided

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 23, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06124326
Lead sponsor
Rael
Collaborators
Citruslabs
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 9, 2023
Start date
Aug 31, 2023
Primary completion
Jan 20, 2024
Completion
Jan 20, 2024
Last update
Aug 23, 2024

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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