Comparison of the effect of Carob (Ceratonia Siliqua L) and Ginseng supplementation versus placebo on spermogram parameters and sexual function in infertile me
- Conditions
- Male infertility.Male infertility
- Registration Number
- IRCT20120215009014N284
- Lead Sponsor
- Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Age of 18 to 40 years
Primary infertile men
Abnormality of at least one parameter of semen
Body mass index less than 30
Chromosomal abnormalities, testicular insufficiency, varicocele, cryptorchidism
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, infectious diseases, genital tract infection, or thyroid dysfunction
Using drug or alcohol
Using medications that disrupt spermatogenesis (methotrexate, nitrofurantoin, colchicine and chemotherapy)
Use of pituitary suppressants (testosterone, GnRh analogues) or anti-androgens (cimetidine, spironolactone)
Taking drugs result in ejaculation failure (alpha-blockers, antidepressants, phenothiazide)
Taking drugs result in erection dysfunction (beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics, metoclopramides)
Taking drugs such as anabolic steroids, cannabis, heroin or cocaine
History of surgical procedures on the testes
Contact with pesticides, heavy metals and solvents
Use of antioxidant supplements in the last three months
Intense physical activity
Having a slimming diet
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Assessing the spermogram parameters. Timepoint: 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By laboratory test.;Assessing sexual function. Timepoint: 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By history taking.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method