Effect of Fermented Ginseng (GINST) on Sperm Motility

NCT ID: NCT03183999

Last Updated: 2017-06-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-01-26

Study Completion Date

2017-12-31

Brief Summary

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This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of ginseng(GINST) supplementation for 12 weeks on sperm motility.

Detailed Description

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This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was aimed to evaluate of sperm motility improvement effect of fermented ginseng(GINST). Experimental arm and control arm were randomly assigned among the volunteers who met the inclusion criteria: men between the ages of 18 and 60 who had sperm motility of less than 32%.

To experimental arm, capsules including 160mg of fermented ginseng(GINST) ingredients will be provided for 12 weeks. To control arm, capsules of the same shape and weight as GINST capsules will be provided. These capsules are made of a cellulose component.

Primary outcome is sperm motility. Secondary outcome are \<Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory\> , \<Fatigue Severity Scale\>, and \<the Short Form (36) Health Survey\> measured at baseline and end of the trial.

Conditions

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Asthenozoospermia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for evaluation of sperm motility improvement effect of fermented ginseng
Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Caregivers
1. Participant masking:

To intervention arm, capsules including 160mg of fermented ginseng(GINST) ingredients will be provided. To control arm, capsules of the same shape and weight as GINST capsules will be provided. These apsules are made of a cellulose component.
2. Care provider masking The care providers will be unaware which participant belonged to the experimental group or control group during stuty period.

Study Groups

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GINST group

Experimental group was randomly assigned among the volunteers who met the inclusion criteria: men between the ages of 18 and 60 who had sperm motility of less than 32%. Fermented ginseng (GINST) was supplied.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

fermented ginseng (GINST)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Intervention group should take fermented ginseng (GINST) capsule 3 times a day, 2 capsules at one time for 12 weeks

Control group

Control group was randomly assigned among the volunteers who met the inclusion criteria: men between the ages of 18 and 60 who had sperm motility of less than 32%. Placebo was supplied.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Control group should take placebo capsule 3 times a day, 2 capsules at one time for 12 weeks

Interventions

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fermented ginseng (GINST)

Intervention group should take fermented ginseng (GINST) capsule 3 times a day, 2 capsules at one time for 12 weeks

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Control group should take placebo capsule 3 times a day, 2 capsules at one time for 12 weeks

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male between 18 and 60 years old
* Men who have agreed to participate in this trial before the start of the study and who have written an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Those who are diagnosed and treated for hypertension (systolic blood pressure\> 140mmHg and diastolic blood pressure\> 90mmHg)
* Patients with a history of chemotherapy for malignant tumors
* Patients with a history of taking testosterone or antiandrogens within 1 month
* BMI\> 30 or BMI \<18
* Those who have the following results in the blood test: AST(aspartate aminotransferase ), ALT(Alanine transaminase) \> 2 times the upper limit of reference range; Serum Creatinine\> 2.0 mg / dl
* Those who ingested drugs (eg, folic acid, L-carn, HCG(human chorionic gonadotropin ), FSH(Follicle-stimulating hormone), Clomiphene, etc.) that have an effect on sperm motility within 2 weeks before the screening day.
* Persons who have received antipsychotic medication within 2 months before the screening test
* Those who have history of alcoholism or substance abuse
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Ilwha Co.,Ltd.

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Jae Hoon Lee

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jae Hoon Lee

Clinical Fellow

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Young Sik Choi, M.D., Ph.D.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University

Locations

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Wonju Severance Christian Hospital

Wŏnju, Gangwondo, South Korea

Site Status RECRUITING

Gil Hospital

Incheon, , South Korea

Site Status RECRUITING

Severance Hospital

Seoul, , South Korea

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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South Korea

Central Contacts

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Jae Hoon LEE, M.D.

Role: CONTACT

+82-10-9985-4676

Bo Hyon Yun, M.D.

Role: CONTACT

+82-2-2228-2230

Facility Contacts

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Yeon Soo Jung, M.D., Ph.D.

Role: primary

+82-33-741-0114

Seun joo CHON, M.D., Ph.D.

Role: primary

+82-1577-2299

JAe Hoon LEE, M.D.

Role: primary

+82-2-2222230

References

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Chen JC, Xu MX, Chen LD, Chen YN, Chiu TH. Effect of panax notoginseng extracts on inferior sperm motility in vitro. Am J Chin Med. 1999;27(1):123-8. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X9900015X.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 10354824 (View on PubMed)

Chen JC, Chen LD, Tsauer W, Tsai CC, Chen BC, Chen YJ. Effects of Ginsenoside Rb2 and Rc on inferior human sperm motility in vitro. Am J Chin Med. 2001;29(1):155-60. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X01000174.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 11321473 (View on PubMed)

Chen X, Lee TJ. Ginsenosides-induced nitric oxide-mediated relaxation of the rabbit corpus cavernosum. Br J Pharmacol. 1995 May;115(1):15-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.1995.tb16313.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 7647970 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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4-2016-0288

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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