Effect of Fermented Ginseng (GINST) on Sperm Motility (NCT03183999) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Fermented Ginseng (GINST) on Sperm Motility
South Korea60 participantsStarted 2017-01-26
Plain-language summary
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of ginseng(GINST) supplementation for 12 weeks on sperm motility.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male between 18 and 60 years old
* Men who have agreed to participate in this trial before the start of the study and who have written an informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who are diagnosed and treated for hypertension (systolic blood pressure\> 140mmHg and diastolic blood pressure\> 90mmHg)
* Patients with a history of chemotherapy for malignant tumors
* Patients with a history of taking testosterone or antiandrogens within 1 month
* BMI\> 30 or BMI \<18
* Those who have the following results in the blood test: AST(aspartate aminotransferase ), ALT(Alanine transaminase) \> 2 times the upper limit of reference range; Serum Creatinine\> 2.0 mg / dl
* Those who ingested drugs (eg, folic acid, L-carn, HCG(human chorionic gonadotropin ), FSH(Follicle-stimulating hormone), Clomiphene, etc.) that have an effect on sperm motility within 2 weeks before the screening day.
* Persons who have received antipsychotic medication within 2 months before the screening test
* Those who have history of alcoholism or substance abuse
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
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Sperm motility
Timeframe: Change from baseline sperm motility at 12 weeks