Overview

A Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Black Cohosh

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2008-07-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
Female
Summary
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.
Phase:
Phase 1
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- 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