Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis on blood sugar levels

Completed

Conditions: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications,

Registration Number: CTRI/2021/10/037551

Lead Sponsor: Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda

Brief Summary: Clinical studies have also shown that Citrullus colocynthis fruit has a considerable effect on reduction in the mean serum level of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fasting blood sugar (FBS) in patients with the T2DM . However, the role of the Citrullus colocynthis in diabetic patients in India scenario has not yet been fully explored. Hence, the present study aims to evaluate the role of Citrullus colocynthis in NIDDM patients coming to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Sampling population will comprise of adult non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) subjects (both male and female) coming to Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital Kangra at Tanda for clinical investigations.

Exclusion Criteria

i) Subjectâ€™s refusal.
ii) Being on insulin therapy.
iii) Pregnant or lactating mothers.
iv) Infectious diseases v) Digestive tract diseases, history of surgery on digestive system.
vi) Chronic disorders of the liver, kidney and cardiovascular system.
vii) Established psychiatric disorder and on antidepressant and /or antipsychotic therapy.
viii) History of having taken any herbal medicine for diabetes.
ix) HIV/AIDS, malignancy and substance abuse.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Citrullus colocynthis will help in reducing serum level of glycated hemoglobin and fasting blood glucose level.	Patient recruitment \| Intervention for 8 weeks with follow-up \| compilation of result

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda
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Kangra, HIMACHAL PRADESH, India
Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda
🇮🇳Kangra, HIMACHAL PRADESH, India
Dr Brij Lal
Principal investigator
9418703326
drbrij1877@gmail.com