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The effect of chromium administration on the mean serum levels of HbA1C, FBS and 2hpp in diabetic patients

The effect of chromium administration on mean serum levels of HbA1C, FBS and 2hpp in diabetic patients: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190618043934N19
Enrollment
25
Registered
2023-07-22
Start date
2023-07-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

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

Conditions

Diabetes. Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: First intervention group: Group A receiving chromium picolinate tablets 200 mg twice a day (after meals and on a full stomach) for 3 months. Intervention 2: Interv

Sponsors

Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age over 40 years Patients with type 2 diabetes Having diabetes for at least 6 months Patients treated with oral medication Glycosylated hemoglobin below 9

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients consuming minerals, vitamins or antioxidants or medicinal plants Pregnant or lactating women Heart failure disease Having another chronic disease Treatment of hyperlipidemia Having complications of diabetes including retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy Receive insulin Patients with kidney and liver failure Patients undergoing treatment for gastrointestinal diseases Thyroid problems, either hypo or hyperthyroid

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fasting Blood Sugar. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: in serum samples of patients using the Bionic company kit.;Glycosylated hemoglobin. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: in serum samples of patients using the Bionic company kit.;Fasting blood sugar 2 hours after eating. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: in serum samples of patients using the Bionic company kit.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Erfan Zeratkar

Birjand University of Medical Sciences

oabstudent@gmail.com+98 56 3232 3232

Outcome results

None listed

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