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A Randomised Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on Encapsulated Lemon Balm Efficacy and Tolerance on Sleep Quality Changes, and Mood and Wellbeing Effects Using Objective and Subjective Measures
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Lemon balm and Placebo for Sleep Disturbance and Mood Disturbance. Completed, enrolled 99 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of a 4-week dietary intervention of 300mg encapsulated aqueous lemon balm extract on measures of sleep quality, mood and well-being, alongside relevant biomarkers of circadian rhythms in healthy adults aged 18-40 years with mild sleep problems (PSQI entry of 5 and above). Three visits to the university alongside completing some home tests involving self-test stool, saliva and mood tests and wearing an wrist-secured actiwatch over 4-weeks whilst recording a daily sleep diary will be monitored to estimate sleep changes. Mood ratings, stool and saliva biomarkers will serve as a proxy to sleep improvement.
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300mg Lemon balm and Maltoxdextrin capsules Other Name: Melissa Officinalis L.
300mg Maltodextrin capsules