Black Cohosh Study

Research Triangle Park, NC

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years and older
• Sexes Eligible for Study: All
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• All participants must be non-pregnant. No children, cognitively impaired persons, or prisoners will be enrolled.

Black Cohosh is an herbal supplement taken by some women to treat hot flashes, cramps, or other symptoms.

Researchers are studying the health effects of black cohosh in women who have been taking the supplement for at least 3 months.

Researchers are investigating how black cohosh affects folate and B12 levels, anemia, chromosomal damage in red blood cells, and metabolomics profiles.

closed Black Cohosh is an herbal supplement that is taken by some women to treat hot flashes, cramps, or other related symptoms. Researchers are studying the health effects of black cohosh in women who have been taking the supplement for at least 3 months. Researchers are investigating whether black cohosh may affect folate and B12 levels, anemia, and metabolomics profiles. They are also investigating whether black cohosh induces genetic changes.