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Effect of Brahmni in premenstrual symptoms

Effect of Brahmi in Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Study - -

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/05/052600
Enrollment
54
Registered
2023-05-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N943- Premenstrual tension syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: Brahmi (Centella asiatica): 2gm BD will be administered orally from day 16 of the menstrual cycle to day 5 of the next cycle for 3 consecutive cycles. Control Intervention1: placebo(sta

Sponsors

National Institute of Unani Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women aged 15-49 years, have regular menstrual cycles of 21 to 35 days. Presenting with signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (physical, psychological & social symptoms for at least 3 menstrual cycles, as per PSST scale (premenstrual syndrome screening tool)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed cases of major psychological disorder. Women use anxiolytics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and sedatives within two months. Women with uncontrolled endocrine diseases (DM,Thyroid disorder). On OCPs and lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in PSST (premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool)Timepoint: Change in PSST (premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool) at baseline, 12th week and 16th week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in VAS score and TSQM scale.Timepoint: Change in VAS score before and after treatment and TSQM scale after treatment

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactArshiya Sultana

National Institute of Unani medicine

drarshiya@yahoo.com9740915911

Outcome results

None listed

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