Qualia Perimenopause Efficacy and Tolerability Study: An Open-label 3-Arm Trial

This is an open-label, 3-arm clinical trial evaluating the short-term efficacy and tolerability of Qualia Perimenopause-a multi-ingredient dietary supplement formulated to support perimenopausal symptoms-in healthy women aged 40-55 who are symptomatic but not yet menopausal (menses within the past 12 months). Approximately 120 participants will be allocated across three parallel arms and will take 1 capsule once daily for 28 consecutive days. The primary outcome is between-group change from baseline to day 28 in menopause symptom burden measured by the total Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Secondary outcomes include within- and between-group changes at days 14 and 28 in cognitive function (PROMIS Cognitive Function v2.0 - Short Form 8a), sleep disturbance (PROMIS), MRS subdomains (psychological, somato-vegetative, urogenital), overall MRS change, safety/tolerability (custom survey), and participant-reported product experience. All assessments are completed electronically at home at baseline, mid-intervention (day 14), and end-of-study (day 28), with a brief follow-up questionnaire; there are no in-person visits.

Study Overview

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Conditions: Peri-menopausal Women
• Intervention / Treatment: Dietary supplement: Qualia Perimenopause Formula A; Dietary supplement: Qualia Perimenopause Formula B; Dietary supplement: Qualia Perimenopause Formula C

Detailed Description

Perimenopause is a transitional phase preceding menopause characterized by fluctuating ovarian hormone levels and variable cycle length, often accompanied by a constellation of symptoms spanning vasomotor disturbances, sleep disruption, cognitive and attentional changes, mood lability, somatic complaints, and urogenital discomfort. These symptoms can meaningfully impair quality of life, productivity, interpersonal functioning, and health-related well-being. Although menopausal hormone therapy is an established option for selected individuals, many women either do not elect or are not candidates for hormone-based interventions and seek nonhormonal approaches that address multiple symptom domains concurrently. In this context, multi-ingredient botanical formulations are of growing interest as supportive strategies designed to target the diverse and interrelated pathways implicated in perimenopausal symptomatology.

Qualia Perimenopause is a multi-botanical natural health product/dietary supplement formulated to support women during the perimenopausal transition. The formulation is intended to address common domains of symptom burden-including vasomotor, psychological, cognitive, and sleep-related complaints-through complementary mechanisms of action.

Study Design: This is an open-label, three-arm, parallel-group trial with stratified randomization by baseline Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) total score. Participants will be stratified and randomly assigned to one of three study arms in a 1:1:1 ratio. Study duration is 28 days of supplementation.

Participants will take one capsule once daily of their assigned formula for 28 consecutive days. All data are self-reported; assessments are completed electronically at home at baseline, mid-intervention (day 14), and end-of-study (day 28), with a brief follow-up questionnaire. Approximately 120 healthy female participants ages 40-55 with menopause symptoms but not yet in menopause (period within last 12 months) and MRS total score ≥ 5 will be enrolled.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Estimated): 120
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: William Scuba; Phone Number: 855-281-2328; Email: support@qualialife.com

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Description

Inclusion criteria:

1. Provide voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study
2. Agree to provide a valid cell phone number and are willing to receive communications through text
3. Can read and write English
4. Willing to not begin taking any new supplements during the study and continue taking any supplements they are currently using regularly
5. Willing to complete questionnaires, records, and diaries associated with the study
6. Healthy female participants ages 40-55 with menopause symptoms but not yet in menopause (period within last 12 months)
7. MRS total score ≥ 5 (preference given to higher score)

Exclusion criteria:

1. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or start breastfeeding during the trial
2. Known food intolerances/allergy to any ingredients in the product
3. Having any of the following conditions: Psychiatric conditions, neurologic disorders, endocrine disorders, cancer
4. Having had a significant cardiovascular event in the past 6 months
5. Taking MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, or any other psychiatric or neurological medicines
6. On immunosuppressive therapy
7. Having had surgery within the past 6 weeks or upcoming planned surgery in the next few months
8. Adults lacking capacity to consent
9. Post-menopause (≥12 consecutive months without a period)
10. Taking medications: hormone replacement therapy; oral contraceptives; selective estrogen receptor modulators/aromatase inhibitors (e.g., Tamoxifen); sedatives/anxiolytics; blood thinners; insulin

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Other
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

3

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Qualia Perimenopause Formula A	Dietary supplement: Qualia Perimenopause Formula A; Qualia Perimenopause is a multi-botanical natural health product/dietary supplement formulated to support women during the perimenopausal transition. The formulation is intended to address common domains of symptom burden-including vasomotor, psychological, cognitive, and sleep-related complaints-through complementary mechanisms of action. Participants receive one capsule once daily for 28 consecutive days. Three different formulations are being tested in this trial (Formula A, Formula B, and Formula C).
Experimental: Qualia Perimenopause Formula B	Dietary supplement: Qualia Perimenopause Formula B; Qualia Perimenopause is a multi-botanical natural health product/dietary supplement formulated to support women during the perimenopausal transition. The formulation is intended to address common domains of symptom burden-including vasomotor, psychological, cognitive, and sleep-related complaints-through complementary mechanisms of action. Participants receive one capsule once daily for 28 consecutive days. Three different formulations are being tested in this trial (Formula A, Formula B, and Formula C).
Experimental: Qualia Perimenopause Formula C	Dietary supplement: Qualia Perimenopause Formula C; Qualia Perimenopause is a multi-botanical natural health product/dietary supplement formulated to support women during the perimenopausal transition. The formulation is intended to address common domains of symptom burden-including vasomotor, psychological, cognitive, and sleep-related complaints-through complementary mechanisms of action. Participants receive one capsule once daily for 28 consecutive days. Three different formulations are being tested in this trial (Formula A, Formula B, and Formula C).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) - Total Score	Between-group change from baseline to Day 28 in menopause symptoms measured by the total Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) score. The MRS is an 11-item self-rating scale that measures the severity of menopausal symptoms with a total score range of 0-44.	Day 28

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
PROMIS Cognitive Function v2.0 - Short Form 8a	Within- and between-group changes from baseline to Days 14 and 28 in cognitive function measured by PROMIS Cognitive Function v2.0 - Short Form 8a, an 8-item assessment of perceived cognitive abilities including mental acuity, concentration, and memory.	Day 14, Day 28
Safety and Tolerability Survey	Within- and between-group changes from baseline to Days 14 and 28 in side effect profile using a custom Safety and Tolerability survey assessing symptoms including nausea, headache, mood changes, dizziness, bloating, itching, and sexual dysfunction.	Day 14, Day 28
PROMIS Sleep Disturbance - Short Form	Within- and between-group changes from baseline to Days 14 and 28 in sleep measured by PROMIS Sleep Disturbance - Short Form, an 8-item assessment of sleep quality, restfulness, and disturbance severity.	Day 14, Day 28
MRS Psychological Subdomain	Within- and between-group changes from baseline to Days 14 and 28 in the Psychological subdomain of the Menopause Rating Scale (items 4-7: depressive mood, irritability, anxiety, exhaustion).	Day 14, Day 28
MRS Somato-Vegetative Subdomain	Within- and between-group changes from baseline to Days 14 and 28 in the Somato-vegetative subdomain of the Menopause Rating Scale (items 1-3, 11: hot flashes, heart discomfort, sleep problems, joint/muscle discomfort).	Day 14, Day 28
MRS Urogenital Subdomain	Within- and between-group changes from baseline to Days 14 and 28 in the Urogenital subdomain of the Menopause Rating Scale (items 8-10: sexual problems, bladder problems, vaginal dryness).	Day 14, Day 28
Follow-up Questionnaire	Participant thoughts and feelings about the product assessed via a Follow-up Questionnaire administered 5-7 days after the final dose. Evaluates overall experience, product rating, purchase interest, and detailed product experience description.	Day 33 (5-7 days after final dose)

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Qualia Life Sciences

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): February 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): March 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): April 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 15, 2026
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 15, 2026
• First Posted (Actual): January 23, 2026

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): January 23, 2026
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 15, 2026
• Last Verified: January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: QLS-022

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No