Back to resultsThe Influence of Fortified Pomegranate Juice (Punica Granatum) on Seasonal Influenza and Swine Flu Patients
Primary Purpose
Influenza A, Swine Flu
Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Israel
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pomegranate juice
Placebo drink
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About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Influenza A
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals confirmed and suffering from Influenza A
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals suffering from influenza included in the high risk group
Sites / Locations
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Arm Label
Pomegranate juice
Placebo drink
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Early relief of influenza symptoms
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00987012
First Posted
September 29, 2009
Last Updated
September 29, 2009
Sponsor
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Collaborators
Gan shmuel Group
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00987012
Brief Title
The Influence of Fortified Pomegranate Juice (Punica Granatum) on Seasonal Influenza and Swine Flu Patients
Official Title
The Influence of Fortified Pomegranate Juice (Punica Granatum) on Seasonal Influenza and Swine Flu Patients - A Prospective Randomized Trial
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
September 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
October 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2010 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Collaborators
Gan shmuel Group
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
It has been shown in laboratory studies that pomegranate juice contains anti-viral action against influenza. The researchers wish to investigate the effect of pomegranate juice on patients suffering from influenza A (seasonal or swine flu).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Influenza A, Swine Flu
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
200 (Anticipated)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Pomegranate juice
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Placebo drink
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Pomegranate juice
Intervention Description
Twice daily ingestion of pomegranate juice over 4-5 days
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo drink
Intervention Description
Twice daily ingestion of placebo drink over 4-5 days
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Early relief of influenza symptoms
Time Frame
Within one week
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals confirmed and suffering from Influenza A
Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals suffering from influenza included in the high risk group
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
City
Hadera
ZIP/Postal Code
38100
Country
Israel
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Gershon Keren, MD
Phone
972-4-6304218
Email
gershonk@hy.health.gov.il
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Izhak Braverman, MD
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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The Influence of Fortified Pomegranate Juice (Punica Granatum) on Seasonal Influenza and Swine Flu Patients
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