The Impact of Pumpkin Seed Oil Supplementation on Hemodialysis Patients (NCT06314243) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Pumpkin Seed Oil Supplementation on Hemodialysis Patients
Egypt56 participantsStarted 2024-09-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of Pumpkin Seed Oil (PSO) supplementation on systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and lipid profile in hemodialysis patients.
The main question it aims to answer is:
• Does PSO have a promising effect on systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and lipid profile in hemodialysis patients?
Patients on regular hemodialysis who take PSO supplementation will be compared to those who don't to see if PSO supplementation improves their systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and lipid profile.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female patients older than 18.
* Patients undergoing regular HD for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
* Not participate in any other clinical trials.
* Physically stable.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients taking antioxidant supplements prior to the study's two-month time frame.
* Patients with autoimmune, liver, cancer diseases and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
* Sensitivity to pumpkin seed oil.
* Patients taking warfarin.
* History of drug or alcohol abuse.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women and women with the possibility of getting pregnant.
* Smokers.
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
To evaluate the effect of PSO supplementation on oxidative stress in hemodialysis patients.
Timeframe: 12 weeks
2
To evaluate the effect of PSO supplementation on the systemic inflammation in hemodialysis patients.