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Sponsored by: |
Aga Khan University |
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Information provided by: | Aga Khan University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00327054 |
This is a pilot study.
The aim of the investigators' study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nigella sativa seed in the treatment of dyslipidemia.
Dyslipidemia is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause for morbidity and mortality among patients.
Nigella sativa is an easily available and acceptable remedy to treat dyslipidemia and at a low cost.
It is expected that by scientifically determining the effectiveness of this intervention it will lead to its widespread use.
This will provide a low cost alternative to treat dyslipidemia.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Hypercholesterolemia Hypertension Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Syndrome X |
Drug: Nigella sativa seed |
Phase I Phase II |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Effectiveness of Nigella Sativa (Kalonji) Seed in Dyslipidemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
Estimated Enrollment: | 80 |
Study Start Date: | February 2006 |
Study Completion Date: | March 2007 |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 70 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Study ID Numbers: | 05201MED(Grant Fund#1VJ) |
Study First Received: | May 16, 2006 |
Last Updated: | June 13, 2007 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00327054 |
Health Authority: | Pakistan: Research Ethics Committee |
Dyslipidaemia Herbal medicine Home remedy Alternative medicine Metabolic syndrome |
Metabolic Syndrome X Metabolic Diseases Hyperlipidemias Diabetes Mellitus Vascular Diseases Endocrine System Diseases Hyperinsulinism Syndrome X Endocrinopathy |
Insulin Resistance Metabolic disorder Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hypercholesterolemia Abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome Dyslipidemias Hypertension Lipid Metabolism Disorders |
Pathologic Processes Disease Syndrome Cardiovascular Diseases |