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New treatment option for Uterine Fibroids
Official title An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Effect of Elix Cycle Balance & Elix Daily Harmony on Fibroid-related Symptoms
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07078682
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a 24-week, single-arm, open-label, virtual study evaluating the effects of Elix Cycle Balance and Elix Daily Harmony on uterine fibroid-related symptoms and quality of life in 42 participants. Participants will self-administer the investigational herbal supplements daily and complete validated questionnaires at scheduled timepoints to assess symptom severity and quality of life.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 45, women only
You may be able to join if
- Be female.
- Be aged 20-45.
- BMI 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2
- Self-reported prior diagnosis of uterine fibroids.
- Anyone who is generally healthy - does not live with any uncontrolled chronic disease.
You likely can't join if
- Does not experience a regular menstrual cycle (21-35 days).
- Does not experience menstrual cramping.
- Follows an extreme diet intervention such as dry fasts, water fasts, or ketogenic diets.
- Anyone who has experienced significant weight loss in the past three months prior to study participation.
- Unwilling to stop the use of any medication or herbal remedies/supplements that can affect the menstrual cycle.
- Anyone with pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Be female.
- Be aged 20-45.
- BMI 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2
- Self-reported prior diagnosis of uterine fibroids.
- Anyone who is generally healthy - does not live with any uncontrolled chronic disease.
- Self-reported moderate to severe discomfort during menstruation, related to pelvic cramps, bloating, mood swings, or fatigue.
- Self-reported menstrual cramps during their cycle, for the past six months minimum.
- If taking hormonal birth control, has been doing so consistently for at least three months, and experiences a menstrual cycle with a period.
- If taking other oral over-the-counter supplements or herbal remedies, has been consistently taking these for at least three months prior to starting the study, and is willing to maintain this routine for the study...
- Willing to refrain from introducing any products or any new forms of medication or supplements for the study duration.
- Willing to refrain from any other dietary supplements or herbal remedies targeting the menstrual cycle during the study period.
- Willing to refrain from any new vaccines during the 6 month period.
- Follows a stable, consistent exercise regimen and are willing, for the duration of the study, to not decrease or increase the amount of exercise in their regimen.
- Agrees to refrain from any lifestyle changes that may affect their menstrual cycle for the duration of the study (for example, getting on or off hormonal birth control, reducing the amount of exercise).
- If using any other interventions, such as massage, chiropractic medicine, or acupuncture, agrees not to increase or decrease the number of these other interventions during the study period.
- Resides in the United States.
What rules you out
- Does not experience a regular menstrual cycle (21-35 days).
- Does not experience menstrual cramping.
- Follows an extreme diet intervention such as dry fasts, water fasts, or ketogenic diets.
- Anyone who has experienced significant weight loss in the past three months prior to study participation.
- Unwilling to stop the use of any medication or herbal remedies/supplements that can affect the menstrual cycle.
- Anyone with pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders.
- Anyone with known severe allergic reactions.
- Anyone with any allergies or sensitivities to any of the study product ingredients.
- Any women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive (or who will be at any point during the study period).
- Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol.
- Has stopped, started, or changed hormonal birth control in the past three months.
- Previous users of Elix Cycle Balance.
- Anyone who is currently a smoker or has been a smoker in the past 3 months.
- Anyone who has been diagnosed with the following conditions: PCOS, Endometriosis, PMDD, Adenomyosis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Grave's disease (and any other thyroid disorders), hyperprolactinemia, Cushing's disease...
- History of endocrine disorders such as thyroid disorder, Type 1 or 2 diabetes, or other.
- History of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or previous venous embolism.
- Overweight/obesity (BMI \> 25 kg/m2).
- Women with other causes of chronic pelvic pain, including infectious disease, gastrointestinal, psychological disorders, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Hysterectomy, myomectomy, or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy or other gynecological medical or surgical treatment in the last 6 months.
- History of an abnormal pap smear.
- History of neoplasia of gynecological origin and/or existence of uterine malformations.
- Chronic urinary tract infections or diagnosed functional gastrointestinal conditions like IBS, IBD, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis.
- Currently partaking in another research study or will be partaking in any other research study for the next 24 weeks, or at any point during this study's duration.
- Consume more than 5 alcoholic drinks per week
- Had a vaccine in the last 3 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 20 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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