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Trial reportFrontiers in nutrition2026

A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.

Amit Saxena, Adrian Lopresti, Mumtaz Sharif, Neelu Elon, Ravleen Suri, Deepak K Langade

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Trial report in Frontiers in nutrition, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Amit SaxenaDepartment of Paediatric Medicine, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Adrian LoprestiClinical Research Australia, Duncraig, WA, Australia.
Mumtaz SharifDepartment of Paediatric Medicine, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Neelu ElonDepartment of Paediatric Medicine, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Ravleen SuriDepartment of Pharmacology, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Deepak K LangadeDepartment of Pharmacology, D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Ashwagandha ( Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of standardized Ashwagandha root extract (ARE) in children with parent-reported concerns related to attention, concentration, or memory. Eight-five healthy children aged 6-12 years were randomized to receive ARE gummies ( Results: Among 73 participants who completed the study (ARE, Conclusion: These findings suggest that an eight-week supplementation with ARE is well tolerated and may enhance cognitive performance and sleep quality in children. Clinical trial registration: The trial was prospectively registered with the Clinical Trials Registry of India (CTRI/2021/10/037126; dated 06/10/2021; CTRI) and the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (Reg. No.: ACTRN12621000656831; ANZCTR-Registration).

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AshwagandhachildrencognitionCOMPASSmemoryPROMISWithania somnifera

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PMID41889719
PMCPMC13015348

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