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Ashwagandha and Selenium combination as a supplement in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Ashwagandha and Selenium combination as a supplement in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/07/054940
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-07-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-13

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E02- Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism

Interventions

Intervention1: Ashwagandha 500mg & Selenium 40mcg: one capsule once a day after dinner for 90 Days Control Intervention1: 500 mg of Microcrystalline cellulose.: One Capsule once a day after dinner for

Sponsors

Sami Sabinsa Group Limited
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and Female participant age =18 and = 60 years 2. Patients with serum T3, T4 within Normal Range but serum TSH to be more than Normal (= 4.6 µIU/mL - = 10 µIU/mL) 3. Participant should be willing to provide a written and signed informed consent and comply with requirements of the trial. 4. Must be able to swallow oral medications for 90 days on a daily basis and comply with the study requirements as per the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients under any allopathic or non-allopathic treatment for Subclinical or clinical hypothyroidism. 2. Patients suffering from any other systemic illness viz. diabetes, HTN, liver disorders, cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, hematological, neurological, psychiatric, systemic, or infectious disease or malignant tumor. 3. Patients undergoing treatment for any other systemic illness. 4. Patient who had Thyroid surgery or radioiodine therapy. 5. Lactating Women & women of childbearing potential who are not willing to follow a reliable and effective contraceptive measure during the study. 6. Patients with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 7. BMI =18.5 or =35 kg/m2. 8. History of chronic smoking and Alcoholics (Inability to control drinking due to both physical & emotional dependence on alcohol characterized by uncontrolled drinking & preoccupation with alcohol). 9. Those who have participated in any other clinical trial within the last 3 months from the date of visit 1 or who plan to participate in any other study during the clinical trial period. 10. Any other condition that the Principal Investigator thinks may jeopardize the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Mean change in Serum TSH levels. Timepoint: 1. Screening Visit to Day 90

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Mean change in Serum T3 levels. 2. Mean change in Serum T4 levels 3.Mean change in anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody 4.Mean change in Lipid Profile 5.Mean change in BMI 6.Safety as determined through changes in complete blood count (CBC) blood biochemistry tests results & incidence of adverse events during the study period in both arms.Timepoint: 1. Screening Visit to Day 90 2. Screening Visit to Day 90 3. Day 0 to Day 90 4. Screening Visit to Day90 5. Day 0 & Day 90 6. Screening to Day90

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSatish G

Sami-Sabinsa Group limited

satish.g@clinworld.net08028397973

Outcome results

None listed

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