Flaxseed for the Treatment of Hot Flashes

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Hot Flashes

• Registration Number: NCT00275704
• Lead Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Brief Summary

Flaxseed, a phytoestrogen, is a natural food supplement rich in plant ligands, which have a very weak estrogen effect. In this study, flaxseed is being evaluated in regard to its capacity to safely and effectively treat hot flashes. Specifically, this study seeks to determine if flaxseed will lower the number and severity of hot flashes and if women experience any side effects from taking flaxseed for this purpose.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-05
• Study First Submitted: 2006-01-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-01-10
• Study First Posted: 2006-01-12
• Primary Completion: 2006-06
• Status Verified: 2011-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-06-09
• Last Update Posted: 2011-06-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Determine if flaxseed will lower the number and severity of hot flashes
Determine if there are any side effects from taking flaxseed for hot flashes
Evaluate the impact of flaxseed on hot flash scores in women with a history of breast cancer or women who do not wish to take estrogen therapy for fear of increased risk of breast cancer.
Evaluate the toxicity of flaxseed in this study population.
Evaluate the effect of flaxseed on quality-of-life measures.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic; 🇺🇸 Rochester, Minnesota, United States