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A bioavailability study to compare two Berberine formulations with two Berberine + Turmeric formulations in healthy adult human subjects.

Single dose, crossover bioavailability study to compare the Formulation A Berberine 95 percent with Formulation B Berberine 95 percent plus Turmeric and Formulation C Berberine 70 percent with Formulation D Berberine 70 percent plus Turmeric in healthy adult human subjects. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/06/069426
Enrollment
24
Registered
2024-06-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Berberine 95% (Berberis aristata extract standardized to 95% Berberine): 2 capsules (Dose: 250mg) Frequency: Period I - single dose
Wash out period - 7 Days
Period 2 - single dose Intervention2: Berberine 70% (Berberis aristata extract standardized to 70% Berberine): 2 capsules (Dose: 250mg + 250mg) Frequency: Period I - single dose
Period 2 - single dose Control Intervention1: Berberine 95% + Turmeric (Berberis aristata extract standardized to 95% Berberine+ Standardized Turmeric extract containing 35% curcuminoids): 2 capsule
Period 2 - single dose Control Intervention2: Berberine 70% + Turmeric (Berberis aristata extract standardized to 70% Berberine+ Standardized Turmeric extract containing 35% curcuminoids): 2 capsule
Period 2 - single dose

Sponsors

Himalaya Wellness Company
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Male and/or non-pregnant, non-lactating female subjects with BMI from 18.5 to 30.0 kg/m2 (both inclusive). 2) Healthy subjects according to medical history, screening assessments (lab and medical examinations). 3) Subjects willing to provide written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Have significant diseases or clinically significant abnormal findings during screening [medical history, physical examination (clinical examination), laboratory evaluations, ECG recordings, gynaecological history and present complaints (for female volunteers)]. 2) Subjects having foods containing high concentrations of turmeric or turmeric rich foods within the 14 days prior to drug administration. 3) Subjects with positive serology for HIV and HbsAg. 4) Subjects with usage of berberine supplements. 5) History or evidence of drug dependence or of alcoholism or of moderate alcohol use. 6) Smoker who smokes 10 or more cigarettes per day or 20 or more biddies per day or those who cannot refrain from smoking during the study period. 7) Volunteer who has donated blood or loss of blood 50 ml to 100 ml within 30 days or 101 ml to 200 ml within 60 days or more than 200 ml within 90 days (excluding volume drawn at screening for this study) prior to first dose of study medication, whichever is greater. 8) Intolerance to venipuncture

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the oral bioavailability between Formulations A and B and between Formulations C and D by analyzing plasma samples using LC-MS/MS method specific for the determination of berberine.Timepoint: Pre-dose (0.0 hour), 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 2.00, 4.00 and 8.00 hours (within +2 mins of schedule time) post dose for period 1 and 2.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To monitor the safety and tolerability of the subjects.Timepoint: Pre-dose (0.0 hour), 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 2.00, 4.00 and 8.00 hours (within plus 2 mins of scheduled time) post dose for period 1 and 2

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Soorya Narayan H

Himalaya Wellness Company

dr.ranjita.s@himalayawellness.com8067549920

Outcome results

None listed

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