Health Condition 1: E118- Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Citrullus colocynthis: Intervention group will receive aqueous extract of Citrullus colocynthis at 1-2 ml/per day in divided doses for 8 weeks
Control Intervention1: Placebo: Control gr
Sponsors
Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Sampling population will comprise of adult non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) subjects (both male and female) coming to Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital Kangra at Tanda for clinical investigations.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: i) Subjectâ??s refusal. ii) Being on insulin therapy. iii) Pregnant or lactating mothers. iv) Infectious diseases v) Digestive tract diseases, history of surgery on digestive system. vi) Chronic disorders of the liver, kidney and cardiovascular system. vii) Established psychiatric disorder and on antidepressant and /or antipsychotic therapy. viii) History of having taken any herbal medicine for diabetes. ix) HIV/AIDS, malignancy and substance abuse.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Citrullus colocynthis will help in reducing serum level of glycated hemoglobin and fasting blood glucose level.Timepoint: Patient recruitment Intervention for 8 weeks with follow-up compilation of result | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Brij Lal
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda
Outcome results
None listed