Clinical Trial

The Effect of Aloe Vera on the Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial.

This study analyzed the effects of aloe vera gel on healing diabetic foot ulcers due to the lack of affordable treatments. Understanding its impact can help develop alternative therapies for managing this costly and severe complication of diabetes.

Irani PS et al (2023).
Curr Drug Discov Technol.
PubMed:
37670716

Performance and antioxidant traits of broiler chickens fed with diets containing rapeseed or flaxseed oil and optimized quercetin.

Quercetin was added to diets with rapeseed or flaxseed oil for broiler chickens. The optimized quercetin improved weight gain and overall body weight. Adding quercetin can reduce negative effects of oxidized lipids and is economically beneficial for animal nutrition.

Sierżant K et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37640806

Efficacy of Andrographis paniculata extract treatment in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients being treated with favipiravir: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study (APFaVi trial).

Favipiravir is commonly used to treat COVID-19, but its effectiveness is uncertain. Andrographis paniculata extract has antiviral properties and could be a promising treatment for early-stage COVID-19.

Siripongboonsitti T et al (2023).
Phytomedicine.
PubMed:
37625206

Supplementation with spinach-derived thylakoid augments the benefits of high intensity training on adipokines, insulin resistance and lipid profiles in males with obesity.

This study examined the impact of intense functional training combined with spinach supplement on certain hormones and insulin resistance in obese males.

Saeidi A et al (2023).
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne).
PubMed:
37576981

Effect of Cornus mas L. fruit extract on blood pressure, anthropometric and body composition indices in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Scientists studied the effect of Cornus mas L. fruit extract on blood pressure and body measurements in patients with NAFLD, suggesting it could potentially improve obesity and hypertension.

Yarhosseini F et al (2023).
Clin Nutr ESPEN.
PubMed:
37344070

The effects of melissa officinalis on depression and anxiety in type 2 diabetes patients with depression: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial.

M. officinalis extract may be an effective natural treatment option for diabetic patients with depression symptoms, as it improved depression, anxiety, and sleep quality in a study.

Safari M et al (2023).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
PubMed:
37131158

l-theanine adjunct to sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

This study looked at whether adding l-theanine, a substance found in green tea that affects the brain, can help in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Researchers wanted to see if it worked and was tolerable for patients. The study's results could indicate a new approach to treating MDD.

Shamabadi A et al (2023).
J Affect Disord.
PubMed:
37084960

A randomized, open-label clinical trial in mild cognitive impairment with EGb 761 examining blood markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

Researchers are studying the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by examining blood markers before and after a 12-month treatment period in 100 patients. They are also assessing cognitive test scores. The study is expected to be complete by 2023.

Morató X et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37012306