A Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Black Cohosh

Stopped early · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Hot Flashes

In brief

Black cohosh is a natural supplement that has been used to treat and prevent menopausal symptoms. Remifemin is a standardized form of black cohosh. The purpose of this study is to determine the levels of components of black cohosh obtained in the blood of healthy women taking Remifemin.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00068185

Run by

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

People needed

12

Starts

2003-08-01

Expected to finish

2008-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-12-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• No prior diagnosis of cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in-situ of the cervix
• No current prescription medication use
• Negative urine pregnancy test OR greater than age 50 with no menses for at least one year OR documented status post hysterectomy
• Competent to understand and sign informed consent

Where it is running

• Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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