The Effect of 2 Grams Daily Supplementation of Sativa Nigra Oil on Blood Glucose Levels of Adults.
NCT ID: NCT03776448
Last Updated: 2018-12-14
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-01-31
2019-02-28
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Research question: Will daily consumption of 2g of N. sativa extract oil improve (decrease) fasting blood glucose levels of adults?
Research Objectives:
Primary: To conduct a feasibility study investigating the effect of daily consumption of 2g of N. sativa extract oil on the fasting blood glucose levels of adults.
Secondary: To investigate the effect of daily consumption of 2g of N. sativa oil extract on blood pressure.
Secondary: To investigate the feasibility of regular black seed oil intake by means of gastrointestinal symptoms questionnaire
2. Trial Design:
Design: This is a placebo-controlled double-blinded randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups.
Allocation: The randomization will substantially reduce the risk of selection bias and confounding factors. Simple randomization will be used in this study. This randomization will insure a balanced 1:1 allocation ratio at the end of sample recruitment. A computer program will be used to generate a set of random numbers, an allocation sequence. Each number assigns the participant either to the intervention or the control group. However, this information will only be revealed after a sealed opaque file is opened at the time of recruitment.
Framework: Exploratory study to gather preliminary information on the intervention and the feasibility of its use in blood glucose control.
3. Study Setting:
This study will be conducted in the internal clinics of Sulaiman Al Rajhi Colleges in Qassim region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
4. Participants Timeline:
The primary outcome (Fasting blood glucose, FBG) will be assessed three times during the study period. FBG measurement moments for each participant are at 0, 2, and 4 weeks from the time of randomization. The rationale behind spacing measuring moments two weekly is to allow a sufficient response time for FBG levels to be interpretable. Secondary outcomes will be assessed weekly totaling five assessments at 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks from the time of randomization. The participant will have to visit the College internal clinics at his or her respective measurement points. The participant will be reminded the night before to remain fasting for at least 6 hours before the visit. At each visit, the participant will initially answer a set of questions to assess the degree of compliance and adherence. He or she then will be asked to report any possible side effects and will be allowed a time to fill in the questionnaires and express any concerns he or she might have. Next, blood pressure will be measured. Finally, a venous blood sample will be taken to measure the fasting blood glucose.
5. Recruitment:
The participants in this study are going to be recruited form Sulaiman Al Rajhi Colleges, Al-Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Multiple channels will be used to recruit subjects including but not limited to: invitation posters/flyers, E-mails and social media. Prospective participants will be subjected to our inclusion/exclusion criteria to determine their eligibility and finalize their recruitment and randomization. Each participant will have to provide a written informed consent in order be enrolled.
6. Data Collection:
Primary outcome: Trained personnel will be responsible for obtaining venous blood samples from all subjects in a controlled and private environment. Each sample will be labeled with the participant's unique identification code and sent immediately to a cooperating external lab equipped with advanced and accurate devices.
Secondary outcomes: Each participant will have his or her blood pressure measured privately in the internal clinic by trained personnel using a standardized sphygmomanometer. The side effects of the intervention will be assessed by means of a questionnaire specifically developed for the purpose. The use of a standardized questionnaire is not necessary since the data is not intended to diagnose or categorize any particular health condition.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Sativa Nigra oil arm
A total of 15 subjects randomly allocated to the treatment arm will receive 2000mg a day of 'Sativa Nigra oil' softgels for 30 consecutive days. The total daily dose is divided in 4 doses taken 6 hourly (each softgel contains 500mg). This supplement is manufactured by \[Bioextract Ltd, Sri Lanka\] and is available commercially.
Sativa Nigra oil Softgels
Nigella sativa, a flowering plant native to southwest Asia, is considered one of the most important healing medicinal plants in Islamic culture. The use of its richly colored black seeds has been recommended in the prophetic medicine. It's also known by various other names amongst different cultures. Importantly, its seed is known in Arabic as 'habat al Baraka' which translates literally to 'the seed of blessing'.The active ingredient is believed to be thymoquinone richly present in the oil extract of its seeds. Apart from mild occasional gastrointestinal disturbance, black seed oil has no side effects and is considered very safe. .
The charcoal arm
Subject randomly allocated to the control arm will receive 1040mg a day of activated charcoal softgels for 30 consecutive days. The total daily dosage is divided in 4 doses taken 6 hourly (each softgel contains 260mg). This supplement is manufactured by \[Arkopharma Pharmaceutical Laboratories\] and is available commercially.
Activated Charcoal Softgels
This supplement is manufactured by \[Arkopharma Pharmaceutical Laboratories\] and is available commercially. The use of activated charcoal softgels as a placebo is documented in several other clinical trials. The single most relevant characteristic of charcoal is its minimal if any gastrointestinal absorption. As a result, it does not undergo any metabolism and is excreted completely in feces. This makes charcoal an attractive placebo choice for small trials or when manufacturing a specific placebo is not feasible. Charcoal softgels are black in color and resemble black seed oil softgels to a great extent.
Interventions
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Sativa Nigra oil Softgels
Nigella sativa, a flowering plant native to southwest Asia, is considered one of the most important healing medicinal plants in Islamic culture. The use of its richly colored black seeds has been recommended in the prophetic medicine. It's also known by various other names amongst different cultures. Importantly, its seed is known in Arabic as 'habat al Baraka' which translates literally to 'the seed of blessing'.The active ingredient is believed to be thymoquinone richly present in the oil extract of its seeds. Apart from mild occasional gastrointestinal disturbance, black seed oil has no side effects and is considered very safe. .
Activated Charcoal Softgels
This supplement is manufactured by \[Arkopharma Pharmaceutical Laboratories\] and is available commercially. The use of activated charcoal softgels as a placebo is documented in several other clinical trials. The single most relevant characteristic of charcoal is its minimal if any gastrointestinal absorption. As a result, it does not undergo any metabolism and is excreted completely in feces. This makes charcoal an attractive placebo choice for small trials or when manufacturing a specific placebo is not feasible. Charcoal softgels are black in color and resemble black seed oil softgels to a great extent.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Regular Student or Faculty in Sulaiman Alrajhi Colleges
* Consenting for intervention and follow up
Exclusion Criteria
* Significant chronic medical illness
* Current use of long-term prescription drugs
* Current use of black seed oil
* Pregnancy
18 Years
60 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Sulaiman AlRajhi Colleges
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Nazmus Saquib, Phd
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
SRC
Locations
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Sulaiman AlRajhi Colleges
Al Bukairiyah, Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Nazmus Saquib, Phd
Role: primary
Other Identifiers
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SulimanAC-BlackseedOil
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id