Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: 2g/day of Nigella sativa powder equivalent to four capsules 250 mg and twice a day for 2 months plus levothyroxine tablets. Intervention 2: Control group: ?placebo
Sponsors
Shahed University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hypothyroid patients who are diagnosed with endocrinologist and treated with levothyroxine for at least 2 consecutive visits with 10> TSH>2 age beween 16 and 65 years Patient's written consent form prior to participation in the study No history of heart disease, coagulation disorders, autoimmune disorders, pituitary and hypothalamic problems and kidney and malignant diseases, and other thyroid disorders such as Graves No Pregnancy or lactation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Taking any herbal drug that interferes with Nigella sativa
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH). Timepoint: Before experiment and 2 months after experiment. Method of measurement: Laboratory_Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone(RIA assesment ). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thyroid Questionnaire Score. Timepoint: before experiment and after 2month. Method of measurement: Zulewski's clinical score for hypothyroidism. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Fatemi Tekieh
Shahed University
Outcome results
None listed