Effect of green basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaf powder versus placebo on menopausal rating scale and sleep quality in postmenopausal women

Effect of green basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaf powder versus placebo on menopausal rating scale and sleep quality in postmenopausal women: a triple-blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N542

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-28

Start date

2024-12-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-01-08

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Conditions

Perimenopausal disorders. Menopausal and other perimenopausal disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine menopausal care plus capsules containing green basil powder 450 mg twice daily for 28 days. Intervention 2: Control group:Routine menopausal care plus capsu

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

44 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 45 to 55 years At least 1 to 5 years after menopause Poor sleep quality

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Smoking or alcohol use Hormone therapy Use of sedatives or sleeping pills

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sleep quality. Timepoint: Before intervention and 28 days later. Method of measurement: Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire.;Menopause symptoms. Timepoint: Before intervention and 28 days later. Method of measurement: Using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNastaran Barati

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Barati_nb@yahoo.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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