RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07238478

JDS-HF3.0 Supplementation on Menopause Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of JDS-HF3.0 in Menopause Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women

Sponsor

Bonafide Health

Enrollment

250 participants

Start Date

May 14, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Night Sweats Hot Flashes Joint Pain Vasomotor Symptoms Joint Discomfort Joint Pain, Stiffness, Function Hot Flash

Summary

The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate whether the study product can help improve quality of life and reduce common menopause symptoms-such as joint discomfort, hot flashes and night sweats-in women aged 50-70. The primary research question is whether taking the study product daily for 12 weeks can reduce the severity and frequency of menopause-related symptoms.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria9

Healthy biological females who are 50-70 years of age (inclusive).
Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 to 34.9 kg/m2 (inclusive).
Self-reported as postmenopause. Defined as 12 months without a menstrual cycle in individuals who undergo "Natural" Menopause (Not Surgically or medically induced) and who have self-reported menopausal outcomes for the past 6 months.
Have self-reported menopause related joint outcomes of moderate or severe severity according to a perceived discomfort greater or equal to 5 and less than 10 on a scale of 0-10 (participants rating their discomfort 5-9 will be included).
Have self-reported \> or equal to 4 hot flashes on average per day.
In good general health (no active or uncontrolled diseases or conditions) and able to consume the study product.
Agree to refrain from treatments listed in Section 6.5 in the defined timeframe.
Have reliable, stable access to Wi-Fi and a smart phone/device.
Willing and able to agree to the requirements and restrictions of this study, be willing to give voluntary consent, be able to understand and read questionnaires, and carry out all study-related procedures.

Exclusion Criteria20

Individuals who are lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
Active participation in a clinical trial.
Use of any treatment for menopausal outcomes or other concomitant treatments for menopausal symptoms, joint health or at the discretion of the investigator. (Participants may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the investigator if the medication may cause adverse interaction.)
Have a known sensitivity, intolerability, or allergy to any of the study product or their excipients.
Use of Glucosamine and/or Chondroitin for joint outcomes in the last 3 months prior to screening.
Received a COVID-19 vaccine in the 2 weeks prior to screening or during the study period, current COVID-19 infections or currently have the post-COVID-19 condition as defined by World Health Organization (WHO) (i.e., individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually 3 months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms that last for at least two months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis).
Have a positive medical history of heart disease, renal disease, hepatic impairment, or active systemic infection (i.e., Lyme disease, TB, HIV).
History of cancer (except localized skin cancer without metastases) within two (2) years prior to screening.
History of any clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, may either put the potential subject at risk because of participation in the study or influence the results or the potential subject's ability to participate in the study.
History or presence of gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disease, or any other condition known to interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of drugs (i.e., Crohn's disease, short bowel, acute or chronic pancreatitis, gastric bypass procedures, or pancreatic insufficiency).
Participant has an abnormality or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract precluding swallowing (e.g., dysphagia) and digestion (e.g., known intestinal malabsorption, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic pancreatitis, steatorrhea).
Major surgery in three months prior to screening or planned major surgery during the study.
History of alcohol or substance abuse in the last 5 years.
Has evidence of inflammatory rheumatic disease or other diagnosed anti-inflammatory disease.
Has evidence of autoimmune disease(s).
Chronic use of curcumin or curcuminoids in an herbal or dietary supplement. Note: Screened participants that are willing to undergo a washout period of at least 3 months prior to participation in the trial can be enrolled.
Chronic pain medication and use of analgesics specifically for joint-related discomfort (i.e. Opiates, Tramadol) Note: Screened participants that are willing to undergo a washout period of at least 2 weeks during the duration of the trial can be enrolled.
Have severe joint and/or severe bone deformities.
Diagnosed bone fractures.
Are a candidate for surgical joint replacement.