Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Elix's Cycle Balance and Its Impact on PMS and Menstrual Symptoms

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This is an open-label observational single-group clinical trial to study the efficacy of a commercially available dietary supplement and its effect on common PMS and menstrual symptoms. It is hypothesized that the dietary supplement marketed as Elix Cycle Balance will improve subjective wellbeing in trial participants by alleviating common symptoms of PMS and menstrual symptoms, such as cramps, bloating, and mood swings. A total of 65 participants will be recruited for the trial following screening, with the expectation that at least 50 participants will complete the trial. The trial will be fully remote, a technology platform will be utilized to screen, enroll and capture study data of the participants. The total intervention study period will be 3 months.

Official Title
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Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Elix's Cycle Balance and Its Impact on PMS and Menstrual Symptoms

Conditions
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PMS, Menstrual Pain

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: Elix Cycle Balance


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Female aged 18-36 Self-reported moderate to severe discomfort during menstruation, related to pelvic cramps, bloating, mood swings, or fatigue May experience regular or irregular menstrual cycle May be on birth control Must know or can estimate the date of the next cycle/period May find blood clots in menstrual blood Must be in good health (doesn't report any medical conditions asked in the screening questionnaire) Following a stable, consistent diet regimen Follow 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 Agree 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) Follow a stable consistent regimen when using any other interventions, such as massage, chiropractic medicine, or acupuncture; agree not to increase or decrease the number of their other interventions Willingness to adhere to the dietary supplement regimen Willingness to refrain from any other dietary supplements targeting the menstrual cycle during the study period Is able to communicate in English Is willing and able to share feedback via the used technology portal Must provide written informed consent (ICF) Exclusion Criteria: Don't experience a menstrual cycle Can't estimate the onset of their next menstrual cycle Don't experience menstrual cramping Follow an extreme diet intervention Experienced severe weight loss in the past 3 months prior to study participation Usage of any medication or herbal remedies/supplements which can affect the menstrual cycle If currently taking allowed supplements, the dosage needs to remain the same throughout the entirety of the study Food intolerances/allergies that require an EpiPen Known allergic reaction to any of the test product ingredients Currently pregnant, want to become pregnant for the duration of the study, or who are breastfeeding Previous users of Elix Cycle Balance Having more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day Have been diagnosed with the following conditions: PCOS, Endometriosis, PMDD, Adenomyosis, Hashimoto's, anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, binge eating, any other eating disorder Smokers Not been on a stable dose of birth control for the past 6 months

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 36 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Elix Cycle Balance<br>Elix Cycle Balance supplement | Dietary Supplement: Elix Cycle Balance<br>* Each day in the morning and at night in the week prior to the menstruation, the participants will take 6 full droppers of Elix Cycle Balance<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relief from menstrual symptoms and accompanying symptoms such as fatigue and mood swings. [Time Frame: Baseline to 12 weeks] | Survey-based assessment (0-5 scale) of changes in menstrual symptoms, fatigue, and mood swings. | 12 weeks | 
| Reduction in usage of OTC NSAIDS in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea symptoms. | Survey-based assessment (0-5 scale) to assess the change in number of OTC NSAIDS usage from baseline to 12 weeks | 12 weeks |