Effects of Soy Isoflavones on Menopausal Hot Flashes

Completed · Phase 2/Phase 3

Conditions studied: Menopausal Symptoms

In brief

Hot flashes occur in three quarters of menopausal women, and can negatively impact quality of life. Interest has arisen in isoflavones, found in rich supply in soy products, as therapy for hot flashes. The study examines the effect of a new soy supplement, as compared to a placebo, in menopausal women on hot flash symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00179556

Run by

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

People needed

210

Starts

2003-06-01

Expected to finish

2005-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-14

Who can join

Age: 38 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• No menstrual period for at least six months, Hot flashes at least four t imes per day, Ages 38-65

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant, BMI>45, History of breast cancer or other estrogen dependent tumors, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Heart, renal, or liver disease, Diabetes, Women taking hormone replacement therapy or serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Women taking any dietary supplements for the treatment of hot flashes (ex. soy supplements, vitamin E, flaxseed, red clover extract) within the past 30 days

Where it is running

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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