Health Condition 1: I639- Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Turmeric Milk Enriched with Piperine: Participants in the intervention arm will receive turmeric milk daily for 12 weeks in addition to standard stroke rehabilitation and medical therap
Sponsors
Pacific Medical College & Hospital, Pacific Medical University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with confirmed diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke based on clinical and radiological evaluation. Patients in the rehabilitation phase between 3 to 6 months after stroke. Patients receiving standard stroke rehabilitation and medical therapy. Patients willing to participate and providing written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with active infection such as meningitis, encephalitis, or sepsis. Patients with intracranial tumors. Patients with severe hepatic, renal, or cardiac failure. Patients with gallbladder disease or gallstones. Pregnant or lactating women. Patients with unstable anticoagulant therapy or bleeding disorders. Patients currently using herbal supplements, curcumin, or antioxidant nutraceuticals. Patients with history of alcohol abuse or active tobacco use. Patients unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in neurological function assessed by National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)Timepoint: Time Point: Baseline and 12 weeks Description: Neurological impairment will be assessed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). The change in NIHSS score from baseline to 12 weeks will be compared between the turmeric milk and placebo milk groups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in inflammatory marker (hs-CRP)Timepoint: Time Point: Baseline and 12 weeks Description: Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) will be measured to assess the effect of turmeric milk supplementation on systemic inflammation. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jeshurun Mathew James
Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Pacific Medical University
Outcome results
None listed