Black Cohosh Extract in Postmenopausal Breast Health

The purpose of the study is to determine if black cohosh extract (BCE) administration in symptomatic postmenopausal women results in estrogenic stimulation of the breast, as determined by estradiol, pS2, FSH, LH, and PSA levels in nipple aspirate fluid.

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Key information

Conditions

Menopause Hot Flashes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States

About this study

As in Brief Summary

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Postmenopausal females
20 months since any breastfeeding
Active postmenopausal symptoms, i.e., hot flashes
At least 6 months since last menstrual period or have had a hysterectomy with both ovaries removed
Able to make 4 visits during the trial to the study clinic in Columbia, Missouri

Treatment and study plan

Black Cohosh Extract (BCE)

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Nih

Collaborators

University of Missouri-Columbia

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Black Cohosh Extract on the Human Breast

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Jul 15, 2003
Registry last updated: Dec 7, 2007

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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