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Effects of Ocimum sanctum Linn (Tulsi) leaf extract on stress and cognition in healthy humans

Effects of Ocimum sanctum Linn (Tulsi) leaf extract on stress and cognition in healthy humans

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2010/091/006113
Enrollment
30
Registered
2011-02-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Capsules (300 mg): One Capsule Every Day, On Empty Stomach for 30 days Control Intervention1: placebo 300 mg (starch capsules): one tablet every morning on e

Sponsors

Institute Research Grant AIIMS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) Healthy male volunteers b) Should be able to handle keyboard keys c) Aged between 18-30 years d) BMI between 18-23 e) No significant medical history based on a short clinical interview

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Subject on any long term medication b) Alcoholic and chronic smokers c) Endocrine disorder d) Hypertension e) Psychiatric illness f) CNS disorder ,seizures, traumatic brain injury g) Any immune disorders h) History of intake of herbal medications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1)P300 and N200 of event related potential 2) Salivary cortisol 3)reaction time during sternberg and stroop task 4) GSR 5) HR 6)Acute and Chronic stress questionnairesTimepoint: baseline and after 1 month of capsule intake.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1)P300 and N200 of event related potential 2) Salivary cortisol 3)reaction time during sternberg and stroop task 4) GSR 5) HR 6)Acute and Chronic stress questionnairesTimepoint: at 2 weeks of capsule intake

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Suneetha S
anjanatalwar@gmail.com09871499354

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026