Alternative Therapies for Menopause: A Randomized Trial
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This randomized, controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of three alternative
approaches utilizing phytoestrogens to treat hot flashes and night sweats in peri- and
post-menopausal women. The treatments were chosen because of the scientific evidence
supporting a possible benefit, the availability of products with adequate quality control,
and their frequency of use in naturopathic medicine. RECRUITMENT FOR THIS STUDY SHOULD END BY
AUGUST 1, 2003.