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The efficacy of NBS in the complications of patients following bariatric surgery

The efficacy of the herbal supplement Nutrition Bio-Shield (NBS) Superfood in improving the nutritional, clinical, and laboratory status of patients after bariatric surgery in a double-blind clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20241218064090N2
Enrollment
66
Registered
2025-01-05
Start date
2025-01-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-08

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

Conditions

Post-Bariatric Surgery Complications. Complications of bariatric procedures

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The patients in the intervention group will receive the Nutrition Bio-Shield (NBS) powder in addition to the standard treatment panel as follows: The daily dose of

Sponsors

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Body mass index (BMI) above 40 kg/m². Body mass index (BMI) above 35 kg/m² with one or more significant comorbidities (when the individual has been unsuccessful with less invasive weight loss methods or is at high risk of obesity-related complications and mortality).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient withdrawal from the study. Recent history of NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) use (initiated within the past month). Recent history of corticosteroid use (initiated within the past month). Recent history of benzodiazepine use (initiated within the past month) Recent history of calcium channel blocker use (initiated within the past month) Recent history of nitrate use (initiated within the past month) Recent history of alcohol use (initiated within the past month) Recent history of dietary supplement use or need for other supplements during the study (Note: If the patient requires another supplement as prescribed by the physician, they will be excluded from the study) Recent history of beta-2 agonist use (initiated within the past month) Patients who fail to attend follow-up appointments as scheduled Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers Any signs of drug allergies, as diagnosed by the attending physician Worsening of clinical symptoms due to NBS powder consumption, as determined by the attending physician

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Measurement of Micronutrient Levels. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Autoanalyzer, ELISA, and Electrochemiluminescence.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Serum Levels of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Autoanalyzer.;Levels of Inflammatory Markers such as ESR and CRP. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Autoanalyzer and Westergren Method.;Lipid Profile Levels, including Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL, and HDL. Timepoint: Autoanalyzer and Westergren Method. Method of measurement: Autoanalyzer.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehrdad Mosadegh

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

m-mosadegh@alumnus.tums.ac.ir+98 935 563 3390

Outcome results

None listed

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