Evaluation of the effect of Palm kernel on size of kidney stones
Phase 2
- Conditions
- kidney stone.xIvN00-N99
- Registration Number
- IRCT20170225032756N2
- Lead Sponsor
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Age is over 18 years old.
The patient signs the written consent and co-operates during the study. (In cases where the patient is illiterate, the consent form is read by the researcher and, if consent is given, to the patient.)
stone size (less than 8 mm)
number of stones between 1-5
location of stones in the kidneys in middle and/or upper calyx
Exclusion Criteria
Pregnant patients and nursing mothers
Patients who are compelled to take other medications that interfere with recent treatment
Patients with clinical conditions who are at risk of serious health
Patients with severe plant allergy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The size of kidney stones; size of kidney stones will be assessed by a radiologist using sonography. Timepoint: every month after starting the treatment until 3 months. Method of measurement: sonography.;Expulsion of stone. Timepoint: once a month. Method of measurement: sonography.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hypertension: in those without history of high blood pressure, recording a blood pressure > 140/90. Timepoint: once a week after the starting of treatment. Method of measurement: measurement in physician office.