Effect of Green Tea on Treatment of Lupus (NCT02875691) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Effect of Green Tea on Treatment of Lupus
Iran68 participantsStarted 2015-09
Plain-language summary
This randomized double blind clinical trial performed on 68 patients (32 in intervention and 36 in control group) diagnosed with SLE. The patients in intervention group were given daily dose of 1000mg of aqueous green tea extract (of 6 gram of dried green tea leaf) in form of two capsules ( 500 mg). Also in control group, the patients were given daily dose of 1000mg of cellulose in form of two capsules ( 500 mg) Variables include SLE disease activity, some biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress and anthropometric indicators at baseline and end of the study.
The investigators used SLEDAI (systemic lupus erythematous disease activity index ) questionnaire for evaluating the clinical signs of the disease. The questionnaires filled out at baseline and after 3 month.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
The patients older than 15 years,diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) according to ACR(American College of Rheumatology) criteria.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with other autoimmune diseases (diabetes, ...)
* Cardiovascular disease
* Patients with infectious or liver disease;
* severe infection
* Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
* Smoking
* Alcohol consumption
* Use of any dietary supplements
* Changing of medication during the study period
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
systemic lupus erythematous Disease Activity
Timeframe: Three months after starting of intervention
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02875691
SponsorAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences