Respiratory Health
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, intervention study evaluating the effect of an aromatic botanical extract on overall respiratory health among otherwise healthy adults.
Detailed description
After being informed about the study and providing informed consent, patients with respiratory complaints will be randomized into a double blind placebo controlled trial of the botanical extract.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTTeramune Botanical Extract
Combination blend of aromatic plant extracts in an emulsifier carrier.
OTHERPlacebo
Emulsifier carrier without active supplement ingredients.
Sponsors
Nutraceuticals Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Masking description
Double Blind
Intervention model description
Participants are recruited through a single health practice and randomized through block randomization to one of 2 groups: botanical extract or inert control.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age: 18-60 years * currently experiencing respiratory symptoms * otherwise healthy
Exclusion criteria
* underlying respiratory conditions * pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive * tobacco use in the home * allergies to any of the ingredients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline on the 44-part Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey (WURSS-44) at day 3. | Baseline and Day 3 | The Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey (WURSS-44) is a validated, self reported instrument assessing overall respiratory health. Possible scores range from 0 to 308 with lower scores indicating fewer respiratory complaints. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed