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Effect of fenugreek seed on the treatment of diabetes

Effect of fenugreek seed on anthropometric indicators, some blood factors, depression, and anxiety in type 2 diabetic patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190618043924N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2019-07-22
Start date
2019-04-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-10-07

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

Conditions

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 15 grams of powdered fenugreek seeds in doses of 5 grams three times a day between meals, dissolved in water, besides routine diabetic drugs, for 8 weeks. Intervent

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: type 2 diabetes 30-65 years old up to 10 year diabetic history Body Mass Index<35

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: insulin therapy menopause or hysterectomy (women) having any certain diseases or using any certain medications other than diabetic ones having allergy to Fabaceae family herbs using dietary supplements and other medicinal plants for at least three months prior to the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hip circumference. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: measuring tape.;Waist circumference. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: measuring tape.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: sphygmomanometer.;Alanine Amino Transferase. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Aspartate aminotransferase. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Alkaline phosphatase. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Depression and anxiety. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale" questionnaire.;Irisin. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Triglyceride. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Low-density lipoprotein. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;High-density lipoprotein. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Fasting plasma glucose. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;2-h post prandial glucose. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Insulin. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;HbA1C. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood sampling and commercial kits.;Blood urea nitrogen. Timepoint: baseline and 8 weeks after intervention. Meth

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRahele Tavakoly

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

tavakkoli.rahele@yahoo.com+98 34 3132 5086

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 28, 2026