Effect of capsule containing valerian and capsule containing valerian and lemongrass versus placebo on sleep quality of postmenopausal women

Effect of capsule containing valerian and capsule containing valerian and lemongrass versus placebo on sleep quality of postmenopausal women: a double-blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N527

Enrollment

135

Registered

2024-09-26

Start date

2024-10-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-01-08

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Conditions

Menopausal sleep disorder. Other specified menopausal and perimenopausal disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1:Two capsules of valerian containing 530 mg of dry valerian root extract (Valerian root powder) made by Hamadan School of Pharmacy one hour before sleep for one mon

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

50 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 50 to 75 years Menopausal women Having a sleep disorder Being literate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Olfactory disorder Allergy to herbal medicines Mental disorders Drug use or smoking

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sleep quality. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month later. Method of measurement: Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactArezoo Shayan

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

arezoo.shayan2012@yahoo.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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