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NCT Number: NCT06894108

The Effectiveness of a Proprietary of a Botanical Extract on Sleep Quality

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and superiority of a botanical based sleep product on sleep quality as compared to melatonin, among healthy female participants.

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Key information

Conditions

Age range

35 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nutraceuticals Research Institute

Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form Stated willingness and demonstrated ability to comply with all study procedures, as well as availability for the duration of the study Self reported poor sleep quality Biological sex of woman; gender identification of female Aged 35 to 55, inclusive Good general health as evidenced by medical history and screening For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during study participation and for an additional month after the end of the study Has an apple watch or similar device Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration

Exclusion criteria

Pregnancy, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding Currently smokes or vapes (i.e., tobacco, flavored items, marijuana, etc.) or has in the past year Has received medical diagnosis or treatment for any sleep disorder in the past year Has ever received a medical diagnosis of sleep apnea or narcolepsy Works a night shift, is "on-call" or performs any job requiring or potentially requiring work related responsibilities after 8pm Consumes > 8 alcoholic beverages in an average week Is a primary caretaker for a child younger than 18 months of age Consumes any sleep aid, medication, diet, or supplement intended to improve sleep in any way Known allergic reactions to any components of the intervention Positive COVID-19 test within 30 days of the study period Recent dramatic weight changes (10% change in body weight in the last 6 months) Introducing a new investigational drug or other intervention within 60 days before the start of the study

Treatment and study plan

Proprietary Blend of Botanical Extracts

Dietary Supplement

Participants consumed 2.4ml of the supplement each night before bed.

melatonin

Dietary Supplement

Participants consumed 1mg melatonin each night before bed.

Primary outcomes

  1. NRI Sleep Scale

    Time frame: From baseline to the end of the 28 day intervention.

    The NRI Sleep Scale is a validated measure of sleep health. It has 6 domains, each measured on a Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater sleep disturbances.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Wearable Technology

    Time frame: From baseline to the end of the 28 day intervention.

    Sleep data sourced from the participant's Apple Watch (time in bed, time spent per phase (awake, REM, core, and deep).

  2. NRI Energy Scale

    Time frame: From baseline to the end of the 28 day intervention.

    Description: The NRI Energy Scale is a validated measure of fatigue. It has 7 domains, each measured on a Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater fatigue.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nutraceuticals Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effectiveness of a Proprietary of a Botanical Extract on Sleep Quality as Compared to a Melatonin Control: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 25, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 23, 2025

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