Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
282 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-01-06
2022-09-12
Brief Summary
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Materials and Methods: In the preclinical phase of the study, a total of 1000 samples of honey were examined, and the honeys were subjected to physicochemical and microbiological analyses. Based on their functional properties, five different groups of honey were determined. These are thyme honey with high antioxidant capacity, Yüksekova with high antimicrobial activity, chestnut honey with high organic acid amount, linden honey with high enzymatic and pine honey with high anti-microbial, antioxidant and phenolic compounds and enzymes. In the clinical phase of the study, patients receiving conventional treatment were randomly assigned to receive either one of five different types of honey or a honey-like food product in addition to their treatment. They were instructed to use 15 grams twice daily for 10 days. Patients were assessed on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 10th days for symptoms and complaints such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, sensation of throat swelling, weakness, and fatigue.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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H1 Thyme honey group
The group who applied with the complaint of sore throat was cultured and given thyme honey in addition to drug treatment.
Honey
Functional content analyses were performed to identify the specific properties of the different types of honey used.
H2 Yuksekova honey group
The group who applied with the complaint of sore throat was cultured and given Yuksekova honey in addition to drug treatment.
Honey
Functional content analyses were performed to identify the specific properties of the different types of honey used.
H3 Chestnut honey group
The group who applied with the complaint of sore throat was cultured and given chestnut honey in addition to drug treatment..
Honey
Functional content analyses were performed to identify the specific properties of the different types of honey used.
H4 Linden honey group
The group who applied with the complaint of sore throat was cultured and given linden honey in addition to drug treatment.
Honey
Functional content analyses were performed to identify the specific properties of the different types of honey used.
H5 Pine honey group
The group who applied with the complaint of sore throat was cultured and given pine honey in addition to drug treatment.
Honey
Functional content analyses were performed to identify the specific properties of the different types of honey used.
H6 Plasebo group
The group who applied with the complaint of sore throat was cultured and given plasebo in addition to drug treatment.
Honey
Functional content analyses were performed to identify the specific properties of the different types of honey used.
Interventions
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Honey
Functional content analyses were performed to identify the specific properties of the different types of honey used.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria included a history of diabetes, pollen or bee allergies, and aversion to honey. Participants were required not to use any additional products outside of those provided by the researchers during the study period. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants, who were then randomly assigned to either the study or control group.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
OTHER
Medipol University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ali Timucin ATAYOGLU
Assoc. Prof.
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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10840098-604.01.01-E.29934
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id