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Evaluation of effect of withania somniferas (Ashwagandha) on stress induced cardiovascular changes in healthy human subjects

Effect of standardized Withania somnifera extract on mental stress induced changes in hemodynamic properties and arterial wave reflections in healthy subjects

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2013/05/003651
Enrollment
24
Registered
2013-05-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Withania somnifera capsule: Dose : 250 mg Capsule Route of Administration : Oral Treatment duration : 14 days Subjects were asked to take 2 capsules BD with 240ml of drinking water dai

Sponsors

Indian Council of Medical Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants of either gender between 18-45 years of age and BMI of 18.5 to 2.Participants willing to sign informed consent 3.Participants with normal healthy conditions- Normal vitals, Physical examination, Normal weight and height as per LIC chart

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.H/o of drug dependence or any severe co-morbid medical conditions. 2.H/o of serious adverse reactions or hypersensitivity to any drug. 3.Donation or loss of greater than 400 ml of blood in the period 0 to 12 weeks before entry to the study. 4.Abnormality in routine lab investigations like complete blood picture, complete urine examination, liver function tests or renal function tests. 5.Participating in any drug trials/ research projects over the past 3 months. 6.Alcohol consumption 24 hrs before study day. 7.Tea/Coffee consumption or smoking 12 hrs before the study day. 8.Pregnant/breast feeding/ child bearing potential participants.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean percentage change in hemodynamic properties and arterial wave reflections on treatment with withania somnifera extract compared to placeboTimepoint: Baseline (Day 01) and Post Treatment(Day 15)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Safety and Tolerability of Withania somnifera extract capsulesTimepoint: Baseline (Day 01) and Post Treatment(Day 15)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Usharani

Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences,

nishat_fatima50004@yahoo.com9949215578

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026