Solanum Fruit Juice as a Natural and Sustainable Source of Antioxidants for Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C under Antiviral Therapy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201802003092138

Enrollment

Registered

2018-02-15

Start date

2017-08-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Hepatitis C Hepatitis C

Interventions

Solanum Juice extract

Control group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The detection of negative HBV surface antigen or antibodies to HIV and circulating HCV RNA by polymerase chain reaction.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Uninfected patients were not included in this proposal because the effect of an antioxidant supplement would not be perceived in such condition.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
to discover if Solanum juice can play a supporting role in the management and treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To encourage the use of indigenous natural antioxidant supplements with no side effects	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactIdongesit Archibong

University of Port Harcourt

idongesit_archibong@uniport.edu.ng08138678156

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026