Clinical Trial: Flaxseed for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Phase II Evaluation of Flaxseed for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
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 Summary:
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Current Primary Outcome:
- 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.
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
Original Secondary Outcome:
Information By: Mayo Clinic
Dates:
Date Received: January 10, 2006
Date Started: May 2005
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 9, 2011
Last Verified: June 2011
