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This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study designed to evaluate the effect of an oral nutritional supplement containing Melissa officinalis formulated in phospholipids on mood and cortisol levels in healthy adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active supplement or a placebo daily for 3 weeks. The primary outcome measures include changes in mood well-being, perceived stress, and salivary cortisol levels. The study aims to assess both efficacy and safety of the supplement in modulating stress response and emotional balance.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Officinalis Supplement | Experimental | Participants will receive a dietary supplement containing 400 mg of Melissa officinalis formulated in phospholipids once daily for 3 weeks. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Melissa officinalis supplement | Dietary Supplement | This intervention consists of a standardized oral dietary supplement containing 400 mg of Melissa officinalis extract formulated in phospholipids. The supplement is administered once daily for 3 weeks to evaluate its potential effects on mood, stress perception, and cortisol levels in healthy adults. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in perceived stress levels measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) | The PSS is a validated 10-item questionnaire that assesses the perception of stress over the past month. Scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater stress. The change from baseline to 3 weeks will be measured. | week 4 (after 3 weeks of intervention) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D019964 | Mood Disorders |
| ID | Term |
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| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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