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Effect of Shilajitu on vascular stiffness in elderly with increased blood pressure

A randomized controlled trial of Shilajitu on oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in elderly with hypertension

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2016/04/006878
Enrollment
128
Registered
2016-04-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Hypertension

Interventions

Intervention1: Shilajitu with standard drug therapy: Shodhita Shilajitu 1000mg per day with standard drug therapy (Antihypertensive drug) Control Intervention1: Standard drug therapy: Antihypertensive

Sponsors

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects who have fulfilled the following criteria were enrolled at Visit 3: 1. Either sex between 60 and 75 years with SBP/DBP Ã?Æ? 140/90 mmHg. 2. Either sex between 60 and 75 years taking antihypertensive drugs. 3. No significant clinically significant abnormal laboratory values (except lipid profile) during screening.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any of the following was regarded as a criterion for exclusion from the study: 1. Subjects with secondary hypertension 2. Subjects on any regular medical treatment other than antihypertensive drugs. 3.Subjects with CV risk factors such as diabetes mellitus. 4.12-lead ECG with any significant abnormalities 5.Subjects with neuromuscular disorders. 6.History of alcoholism (alcohol abuse) and cannot refrain from alcohol consumption during the study period. 7.History of Smoking and cannot refrain from smoking during the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Arterial stiffnessTimepoint: 30 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Blood Pressure, Oxidative stress, Endothelial functionTimepoint: 30 days

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Satish G Patil

BLDE Universitys Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre,

sathupatil@yahoo.co.in9986789583

Outcome results

None listed

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