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Therapeutic effects of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Evaluation of therapeutic effects of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) in women with hyperandrogenism

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013061013612N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2013-08-08
Start date
2013-07-23
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

Hyperandrogenism. Hypersecretion of Ovarian Androgens

Interventions

Intervention 1: In first group, the serum levels of free and total testosterone and DHEA is measured , then they take 300-600 mg 0f extracted dry nettle root daily for 4 months . After 4 months the se
Treatment - Drugs
In first group, the serum levels of free and total testosterone and DHEA is measured , then they take 300-600 mg 0f extracted dry nettle root daily for 4 months . After 4 months the serum levels of to
In second group, the serum levels of free and total testosterone and DHEA are measured.Then they take the routine treatment of Hyperandrogenism (spironolactone100mg daily ,cyproterone compound 100mg d

Sponsors

Bone Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: women with hyperandrogenism ; ages between 15-50 Exclusion criteria: The period of lactation ; pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Serum level of free Testestrone. Timepoint: Before study and after 4 months. Method of measurement: Lab test , ng/dl.;Serum level of total Testestrone. Timepoint: Before study and after 4 months. Method of measurement: Lab test , ng/dl.;Serum level of DHEA. Timepoint: Before study and after 4 months. Method of measurement: Lab test , ng/dl.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Edema. Timepoint: Every month. Method of measurement: History and Examination.;Gastrointestinal Complaints. Timepoint: Every month. Method of measurement: History and Examination.;Decreased urine volume. Timepoint: Every month. Method of measurement: History and Examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Farzad Najafipour

Bone Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Farzad278@yahoo.com+98 41 1337 4531

Outcome results

None listed

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