Effectiveness of OciBest in Managing General Stress
Author Information
Author(s): Ram Chandra Saxena, Rakesh Singh, Parveen Kumar, Mahendra P. Singh, Vinod S. Saxena, Geetharani Periasamy, Allan Joseph Joshua, Venkateshwarlu Kudiganti
Primary Institution: Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
Hypothesis
Does OciBest, an extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum, effectively manage general stress symptoms compared to a placebo?
Conclusion
OciBest was found to be 1.6 times more effective in managing stress symptoms compared to the placebo group.
Supporting Evidence
- OciBest significantly reduced stress symptoms compared to placebo.
- Participants reported a 39% greater improvement in stress symptoms with OciBest.
- No adverse events were reported during the study.
- The study was conducted over six weeks with regular follow-ups.
- Statistical analysis showed significant differences in symptom scores between groups.
Takeaway
This study tested a herbal extract called OciBest to see if it helps people feel less stressed. It worked better than a fake pill.
Methodology
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with participants receiving either OciBest or placebo for six weeks.
Potential Biases
Potential placebo effects may have influenced the results.
Limitations
The study had a dropout rate, and the sample size was limited to participants from two centers in India.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 18-65, with a mix of males and females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p ≤ 0.05
Statistical Significance
p ≤ 0.05
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