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Flaxseed and prediabetes

Effect of flaxseed on insulin resistance and oxidative stress in prediabetic patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013051313308N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2013-06-17
Start date
2013-05-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

prediabetes. Impaired glucose tolerance prediabetes

Interventions

Intervention 1: In first intrvention group,prediabetic individuals,aged 30-65 years, will recieve a daily allotment of 20 gr ground flaxseed for 12 week.they will be instructed to incorporate the supl
Treatment - Other
In first intrvention group,prediabetic individuals,aged 30-65 years, will recieve a daily allotment of 20 gr ground flaxseed for 12 week.they will be instructed to incorporate the suplement in their
In second intrvention group, prediabetic individuals,aged 30-65 years, will recieve a daily allotment of 40 gr ground flaxseed for 12 week.they will be instructed to incorporate the suplement in the
In control group,prediabetic individuals,aged 30-65 years, will recieve no intervention.The subjects are told not to change diet and activity level.

Sponsors

Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science,International branch
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:willing to follow study protocol, scheduling, and testing location ;men and women 30 to 65 years; Body mass index (BMI) of 25 - 34.9 Kg / m2 ;prediabetic patients with fasting blood sugar of 100 -125mg/ dl or a two-hour blood sugar between 140 to 199 mg/ dl;not using Insulin ang other glucose lowering medicatins;non smoking status; not using herbal , antioxidant supplementation and omega-3 until 3 months before intervention;without any history of gastrointestinal and kindney disorder;without any acute thyroid, kidney, liver, CVD diseases Exclusion criteria:unwillingness to follow study protocol, scheduling, and testing location;diagnosis of type 2 diabetes;smoking at least 2 tmes a week;regular history of flaxseed or flaxseed oil supplement or any omega-3 supplement intake ;taking glucose lowering drugs or insulin or estrogen or progesterone drugs ;pregnancy and lactation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Serum concentration of MDA. Timepoint: before and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: with spectrophotometer.;Serum total antioxidant capacity. Timepoint: before and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: cation decolorization assey ABTS.;Insulin resistance. Timepoint: before and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: HOMA-IR index.;Beta-cell function. Timepoint: before and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: ELISA kit.;Insulin sensitivity. Timepoint: before and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: QUICKI index.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Weight. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: scale with accuracy 100 gr.;Height. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: tape meter instaled on the wall.;BMI(Body Mass Index). Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Calculation:Weight (kg) / squared height (m).;Total energy intake. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.;Charbohydate intake. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.;Protein intake. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.;Fat intake. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.;Fiber intake. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.;Saturated fatty acid intake. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.;Mono unsaturated fatty acid intake(MUFA). Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.;Poly unsaturated fatty acid intake(PUFA). Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 24 hour recall.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAfrooz Javidi

Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science-Intrnational branch

afrooz.javidi@gmail.com+98 35 1836 7668

Outcome results

None listed

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