BACKGROUND
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Relaxium®: a novel formulation of various herbs and known sleep inducers has been developed.
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Key ingredients include melatonin, L-tryptophan, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and several herbal extracts (e.g. Sensoril® ashwagandha, Valerest®, a blend of hops and valerian, Chamomile Passionflower).
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Formulation is proprietary
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Sponsor wanted to provide clinical evidence that Relaxium® Sleep is a bonafide sleep aid
STUDY OBJECTIVES
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
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To investigate the effect of Relaxium® Sleep administered prior to bedtime on sleep parameters, compared to placebo, in subjects with insomnia.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE
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To assess the safety and tolerability of Relaxium®.
STUDY DESIGN
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Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Parallel Group Design in subjects with insomnia.
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A 1-week lead-in period with placebo capsules was followed by randomization to either placebo or Relaxium® in Week 2.
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All medication was to be taken about 1 hour before bedtime.
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Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaires on the last 3-4 days of each treatment week.
RESULTS
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Compared to Placebo, Relaxium® was Associated with Statistically
Significant Findings:
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Fall Asleep Faster by 140%
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Sleep Longer Without Interruption by 266%
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Wake Refreshed and Alert by 69%
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Improve Concentration by 80%
SAFETY
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No adverse events were reported in the study