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Effect of saffron solution on ulcerative colitis

Comparison of the effect of saffron enema with placebo in controlling the disease of patients with ulcerative colitis based on Mayo score

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190701044062N5
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-04-03
Start date
2020-10-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-26

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

Conditions

Ulcerative Colitis. Ulcerative colitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group is prescribed 2 grams of mesalazine tablets and saffron solution as a solution of 300 mg of saffron in 50 cc of water, daily for 4 weeks and

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who's disease is diagnosed recently or recent relapce Patients who can tolerate enema

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with good controlled disease Patients who can't tolerate enema Patients with associated disease: Crohn, Intermediate colitis, CMV, Pseudomembrano colitis, Heart failure, Renal failure, PSC

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Disease activity based on Mayo score. Timepoint: Assessment of disease activity at the beginning of the study and 28 days after the start of saffron enema solution. Method of measurement: Mayo Score.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Frequent defecation. Timepoint: Evaluation of stool frequency at the beginning of the study and 28 days after starting saffron enema solution. Method of measurement: Mayo Score.;Rectal bleeding. Timepoint: Evaluation of rectal bleeding at the beginning of the study and 28 days after starting saffron enema solution. Method of measurement: Mayo score.;Endoscopic findings. Timepoint: Evaluation of endoscopic findings at the beginning of the study and 28 days after starting saffron enema. Method of measurement: Mayo score.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactManouchehr Khoshbaten

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

mkhoshbaten@yahoo.com+98 41 3337 2088

Outcome results

None listed

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