Tuna Based Nuggets and Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (NCT07462858) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Tuna Based Nuggets and Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Pakistan120 participantsStarted 2025-09-15
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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%)
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.
1This trial looked at tuna-based nuggets in people with both ischemic cardiomyopathy and metabolically benign obesity — does my specific combination of conditions and metabolic profile match what was studied, and is that relevant to my situation?
2The trial measured inflammation markers like IL-6 and CRP, as well as cardiac enzyme levels like CK — based on my own recent lab results for these markers, do you think a dietary intervention like this could be worth exploring for me?
3Since this trial is now completed, have the results been published anywhere, and what did they actually show about whether tuna-based nuggets moved those inflammation or cardiac markers in a meaningful way?
4This was a nutrition-based intervention rather than a drug trial — how does the evidence from a completed food study like this compare to other dietary or medical treatments you might already recommend for my heart condition?
5Given that this trial had no assigned phase, meaning it may have been more of a feasibility or exploratory study, how much weight should I put on its findings when thinking about changes to my own diet?
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.