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The effect of mineral selenium on the clinical process of genital warts

The Effect of Mineral Selenium on the Clinical Process of Genital Warts in Women of Reproductive Age: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20110606006709N27
Enrollment
100
Registered
2025-06-29
Start date
2025-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Conditions

Genital warts. Anogenital (venereal) warts

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Capsules containing 200 micrograms of selenium were prepared by Pourateb Pharmaceutical Company and one capsule was taken daily for eight weeks. Intervention 2: Con

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 49 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women of childbearing age (15-49 years) Women who are sexually active No serious medical, renal or nutritional problems that may affect selenium levels in the body

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and lactating women Travel or change of residence and lack of patient control Use of medications or supplements containing trace elements such as selenium in the past three months Chemotherapy or radiotherapy Need to use invasive methods such as cryotherapy and cauterization Allergy to selenium as stated by the individual

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of the number of genital wart lesions. Timepoint: 28 and 56 days after intervention. Method of measurement: The number of lesions will be assessed by direct observation by the researcher.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comparing the size of genital wart lesions. Timepoint: 28 and 56 days after intervention. Method of measurement: The size of the lesions will be estimated by multiplying the two perpendicular major diameters of each lesion in million meters.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Balagar

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Saraabalagar@yahoo.com+98 41 3475 3906

Outcome results

None listed

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