Jason Hong from the University of the Pacific is conducting a study on Nelumbo nucifera supplements for people between ages 18-65 who believe they have a high degree of anxiety. Nelumbo nucifera, also known as lotus, has been used in traditional medicine to treat many health-related issues. Their study will investigate the anti-anxiety and sleep promoting effects of Nelumbo nucifera extracts on individuals with anxiety. This study has been approved by the University of the Pacific Institutional Review Board.
The study will last 56 days and participants would be required to meet with the researchers 2 times through Zoom (or similar) to answer questions about anxiety and sleep quality. They will also be required to wear a Fitbit watch over the 56 days each night. They will receive a free Fitbit watch for their participation. Participation is entirely voluntary, and there will be no penalty for withdrawing from the study at any time; however, those participants may have to return the Fitbit watch if they do not finish taking their supplements.
In order to participate, participants cannot be currently taking any other supplements or medications that are used to improve anxiety or sleep quality or have any acute or chronic medical conditions. Interested participants should contact the primary investigator, Jason Hong, by email at research@nelumboicor.com.