Effect of valerian root extract on sleep disturbances in menopausal women referred to selected health centers affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences 1388

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT138903252172N4

Enrollment

100

Registered

2010-06-29

Start date

2010-04-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Sleep disorders. Nonorganic sleep disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group, Sedamin, 530 mg capsule, twice daily for one month. Intervention 2: Control group, Starch, placebo capsule, twice daily for one month.

Treatment - Drugs

Placebo

Intervention group, Sedamin, 530 mg capsule, twice daily for one month

Control group, Starch, placebo capsule, twice daily for one month

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

50 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion and Exclusion criteria: • Not having physical and psychological diseases which may cause sleep problems • Not to use tobacco, drugs and alcohol • Appearance of any physical illness and psychological disorder while in study • Significant change in sleep conditions such as travel, shift work, etc. • Taking any additional medication during the study • Not taking the drug under investigation for more than 7 days during the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sleep dysfunction score. Timepoint: Before intervention and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSimin Taavoni

Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Iran University of Medical Sciences

staavoni@iums.ac.ir; staavoni14@yahoo.com00982182471000; 00982182471111

Outcome results

None listed

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