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The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of black seed oil on endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress and quality of life in hemodialysis patients.
Evaluation of the effect of black seed oil in hemodialysis patients via:
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Seed Oil | Experimental | 900 mg (as two separate soft gels) twice daily for 8 weeks |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | matched placebo capsules |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Seed Oil | Dietary Supplement | Dietary supplement |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| serum Endothelin-1 (ET-1) level | marker of endothelial dysfunction | 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Serum malondialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) | markers of oxidative stress | 8 weeks |
| Quality of life questionnaire | using validated Arabic version SF-36 questionnaire |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| May A Shawki, PHD | Faculty of pharmacy - Ain Shams University | Study Director |
| Areej M Ateya, PHD | Faculty of pharmacy - Ain Shams University | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ain Shams University Hospital | Cairo | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007676 | Kidney Failure, Chronic |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D051436 | Renal Insufficiency, Chronic |
| D051437 | Renal Insufficiency |
| D007674 | Kidney Diseases |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| C000723271 | Nigella sativa oil |
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Drug vs placebo
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| Placebo | Dietary Supplement | placebo capsules same odor, color and size as the drug but without the active ingredient |
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| 4 weeks and 8 weeks |
| Fatigue severity | using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) | 4 weeks and 8 weeks |
| D052776 |
| Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D002908 | Chronic Disease |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |