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Tuna Based Nuggets and Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Development and Efficacy Assessment of Tuna-based (Thunnus Albacares) Nuggets on Cardio-metabolic Risk Factors in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07462858
Acronym
ICMP
Enrollment
120
Registered
2026-03-10
Start date
2025-09-15
Completion date
2026-01-25
Last updated
2026-03-10

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Conditions

Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Obesity, Metabolically Benign

Brief summary

the study is to evaluate the effect of tuna-based nuggets on cardiomyopathy patients. participants were recruited from cardiology hospital and selenium dose in form of nuggets were given to patients that were enrolled in treatment group for three months. the finding were improved biomarker level(IL-6) and lab investigations.

Detailed description

this study aims to assess the effect of a nutritional interventional with tuna based nugget with diet plan on BMI, dietary habits and anti-inflammatory level in blood. as tuna is taken as best source of selenium that is effective for cardiomyopathy patients. Eligible participants received dietary counselling with one slice of fish nugget daily foe 12 weeks. anthropometric measurements, biochemical and anti-inflammatory test was done before and after completion of study. Out of 120 participants, 60 were enrolled as treatment and other 60 as control group with no intervention.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTtuna based nuggets

tuna based nugget(5g) having recommended selenium amount and herbs without frying process.

Sponsors

University of Lahore Hospital (ULH)
Lead SponsorNETWORK

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Masking description

there was no masking because participants were counselled for that they were receiving in dietary intervention and researcher either as dietician had to guide participants.

Intervention model description

in this model screened participants are randomly assigned to two groups at a same time. one treatment group and one is placebo group. treatment group takes nutritional interventions for three month. at the end both groups were compared for analysis and conclusion was drawn.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
35 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosed ICMP patients post-myocardial infarction * Type 2 diabetic patients * Age range between 35 to 70 years * Overweight individuals (BMI \> 25 kg/m²) * Presence of dyslipidemia

Exclusion criteria

* Chronic renal failure * Hepatic failure * Connective tissue disorders * Respiratory failure * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy * Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (EF \> 40%)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Interleukin (IL-6)3monthsanti inflammatory marker
C- Reactive Protein(CRP)3monthsanti-inflammatory marker
Cardiac Kinase(CK)3monthsCardiac enzymes

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
BMI(Body Mass Index)3 monthsAnthropometric measurements
Fasting Basal Sugar3-monthslevels below 100mg/dL in samples are considered normal
Total Cholesterol3-monthsIn blood sample normal value should be less than 200mg/dL. Total cholesterol: \<200mg/dL
Triglycerides3-monthsIn triglycerides, blood test should be between 10-150mg/dL

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 11, 2026