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Effect of Omega-3 on pruritus scale in hemodialysis patients

Effect of Omega-3 on pruritus scale in hemodialysis patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201311152417N14
Enrollment
40
Registered
2016-10-03
Start date
2013-11-22
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

End Stage Renal Disease. End Stage Renal Disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: Cap Omega-3 1000mg, 3 capsules per day for 2 months manufactured by Zahravi company. Intervention 2: Cap placebo, 3 capsules per day for 2 months manufactured by Zahravi company.
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Cap Omega-3 1000mg, 3 capsules per day for 2 months manufactured by Zahravi company
Cap placebo, 3 capsules per day for 2 months manufactured by Zahravi company

Sponsors

Vice Chancell for Research, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: consent for cooperation; hemodialysis for at least 3 months; pruritus duration > 8 weeks; without any dermatologic problems; no hypersensitivity to omega-3; no malabsorption or other gastrointestinal problems (chronic diarrhea >2 weeks); not using anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs. Exclusion criteria: incompliance; kidney transplantation; antihistamin or Gabapentin using; anemia (Hb 300microg/L ; Phosphorus >7mg/dL ; INR rising

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pruritus score. Timepoint: At the begining, every 2 weeks and end of study. Method of measurement: Questionaire (visual analog scale).;Serum Prostaglandin E2. Timepoint: At the begining and end of study. Method of measurement: ELISA Kit,.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Masoud Moghtaderi

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

mmoghtaderi@yahoo.com+98 31 1625 5555

Outcome results

None listed

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