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The effects of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) fruit dried extract on kidney function in diabetic nephropathic patients

The effects of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) fruit dried extract on several genes expression, serum metabolic, oxidative stress, and autophagy- related parameters, anthropometric indices, appetite, and kidney function in diabetic nephropathic patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20110530006652N3
Enrollment
50
Registered
2020-04-16
Start date
2020-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-03-08

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Conditions

Diabetic Nephropathy. diabetic nephropathy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: In this study, patients in the placebo group will receive one capsule containing 125 mg carboxymethyl cellulose for 10 weeks. Diet evaluation will be performed using a 2

Sponsors

Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Lead Sponsor
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: BMI =25 kg / m2 and BMI <38kg / m2 Age: 40 to 70 years Excretion of protein greater than 0.3 g in 24-hour urine for more than 3 months Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Weekly consumption of okra over the past three months Pregnancy and lactation Other Kidney Diseases, Liver Disease, Thyroid disorders and Inflammatory Diseases, Cancer, NSAIDS consumption and so on. Energy intake less than 800 or more than 4,200 kcal per day based on a three-day feed record questionnaire Following unusual weight-loss regimens 3 months before the enrollment (like water treatment, single food eating, Canadian diet, ...) People taking warfarin or other anti-coagulants Cardiovascular Disease (Stages 2 and 3) Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c>8)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fasting blood glucose. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: enzymatic colorimetric.;HBA1c. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: chromatography.;Serum insulin. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: ELISA kit.;Homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: calculating with formula.;LDL-C. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: calculating with formula.;HDL-C. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Total cholesterol. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Triglyceride. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Serum Albumin. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Serum creatinine. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Blood urea nitrogen. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Urine Total Protein. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Urine creatinine. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Serum malondialdehyde. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Serum glitathione peroxidase. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Advanced glycation end products. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: laboratory kit.;Soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products. Timepoint: at baseline and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: l

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Weight. Timepoint: At baseline and three months after. Method of measurement: Digital Scales.;Waist. Timepoint: At baseline and three months after. Method of measurement: Non-elastic meter.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: At baseline and three months after. Method of measurement: Blood pressure Monitor.;Body fat percent. Timepoint: At baseline and three months after. Method of measurement: body composition devise.;Lean body mass percent. Timepoint: At baseline and three months after. Method of measurement: body composition devise.;Appetite. Timepoint: At baseline and three months after. Method of measurement: questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactomid nikpayam

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

nikpayamomid@gmail.com+98 33357581

Outcome results

None listed

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