Premenstrual Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a virtual, open-label, single-group study that will last 4 menstrual cycles. All participants will complete a questionnaire at the end of their first period after enrolling (baseline/non-intervention cycle 1), then proceed to take the product daily and complete questionnaires at the end of their next 3 periods (intervention cycles 1, 2, and 3). The study will involve 30 female participants with regular menstrual cycles who experience PMS. Questionnaires will be used to monitor menstrual pain/cramps, energy levels, mood, and hormonal acne experienced before and during the menstrual cycle. Likert scale responses will be statistically compared from baseline to each check-in. Participant responses on product feedback will be presented as % scores.
Interventions
OTHERFunk It Cycle Bites
The intervention product contains: Organic Pumpkin Seed Butter, Prebiotic Agave Inulin, Organic Flax Seed, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Ginger, Quinoa Sprouts, Crispy Red Rice, Organic Cacao Nibs, Sunflower Seed Butter, Organic Reishi Mushroom, Organic Amaranth Seeds, Dates, Organic Button Mushroom, Acai Berry, Amla Fruit, Goji Berry, Pomegranate, Cranberry, Acerola (Cherry Juice), Rosemary Extract, Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols), Organic Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt, Cinnamon, Naturally Sourced Potassium Sorbate.
Sponsors
Citruslabs
Funk It Wellness
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Female aged 18-40 * Have a regular menstrual cycle (every 21-35 days). * Suffer from mild to moderate menstrual pain. * May experience mood swings and/or hormonal acne related to the menstrual cycle. * Otherwise generally healthy. * Willing to consume the test product with a ginger flavor. * Willing to refrain from taking any other supplements or prescription medications that may target the menstrual cycle or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms throughout the study period. * Willing and able to adhere to the study protocol, including taking supplements at the required times and completing questionnaires via the technology portal. * Able to communicate in English. * Participants must provide written informed consent (ICF).
Exclusion criteria
* Any unstable or uncontrolled medical or psychiatric illness. * Any uncontrolled chronic disease or condition that would prevent full participation in the study protocol. * A history of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), or undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. * Are taking hormonal contraception or exogenous sex hormones (estrogen, testosterone, progesterone), or have taken hormonal contraception or exogenous hormones in the past 6 months. * Are taking any prescription medication or supplements that target the menstrual cycle or PMS symptoms. * Are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to become pregnant, or have been pregnant in the past 12 months. * Have any known severe allergic reactions, or any allergies of any severity to any of the test product's ingredients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. [Time Frame: Baseline to Month 4] | 4 months | Survey-based assessment of symptoms using the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST). Responses will be gathered using a 4-point Likert scale. |
| Changes in acne. [Time Frame: Baseline to Month 4] | 4 months | Survey-based assessment of acne using the Acne Quality of Life (Acne-QOL) scale. Responses will be gathered using a 5-point Likert scale. |
| Changes in pain levels, including menstrual cramps. [Time Frame: Baseline to Month 4] | 4 months | Survey-based assessment of acne using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, a 0-10 point rating scale. |
| Changes in mood stability. [Time Frame: Baseline to Month 4] | 4 months | Survey-based assessment using study-specific questionnaires. Responses will be gathered using a 5-point Likert scale. |
| Changes in energy levels. [Time Frame: Baseline to Month 4] | 4 months | Survey-based assessment using study-specific questionnaires. Responses will be gathered using a 5-point Likert scale. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant enjoyment of the product. | 4 months | Survey-based assessment using study-specific questionnaires. Responses will be gathered using a 5-point Likert scale. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed