Effect Of Nigella Sativa Oil for the Treatment of Hypertension

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Hypertension

• Registration Number: NCT07055763
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

My research explores the antihypertensive effects of Nigella sativa (black seed) oil in managing high blood pressure. Hypertension is a growing global health concern, often insufficiently controlled by standard medications. Nigella sativa, known for its bioactive compound thymoquinone, possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and vasodilatory properties, making it a potential natural remedy for blood pressure regulation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-03-17
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-08
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-09
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-09
• Primary Completion: 2025-09-01
• Study Completion: 2026-02-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 30 to 70 years
• Diagnosed with mild to moderate hypertension (BP ≥140/90 mmHg)
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
• Not currently on any herbal or nutritional supplements

Exclusion Criteria

• History of smoking or alcohol consumption
• Pregnant, postmenopausal, or breastfeeding women
• Use of dietary supplements or medications containing antioxidants, caffeine, estrogen, or steroids
• Individuals engaging in regular vigorous physical exercise
• Those adding extra salt to their meals
• Known allergy to Nigella sativa or black seed oil

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Structured Patient History Questionnaire	12 Months	A pre-designed, structured questionnaire will be used at baseline to collect demographic information, medical history, medication use, dietary habits, and lifestyle factors. This is a qualitative tool without a scoring system but is essential for eligibility confirmation and contextual analysis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bahria Town; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan