Formulation and evaluation of the effectiveness of "Berberpim®" syrup in patients with Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized clinical trial study
The aim of this study was to prescribe "Berberpim®" syrup to patients with Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and evaluate its effectiveness in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Design
In this study, 46 patients were randomly assigned to take "Berberpim®" syrup (intervention) or placebo (control) for 3 months. In this way, 10 cc of syrup is used twice daily.
Settings and conduct
This study was performed randomly on 46 patients including intervention and control groups in Bustan Clinic of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. In this way, 10 cc of syrup is used twice daily. Blinding is performed for patients, clinical caregivers and outcome assessors. Randomization is also done using blocks of 4 and 6.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
The main inclusion criteria are the following: age over 18 years; patients to sign a written consent and have the necessary cooperation during the study and patients who have the disease according to the results of ultrasound, clinical interview, increase in liver enzymes. Main exclusion criteria also include: patients with Hepatitis; Wilson's disease; people who drink alcohol; people with type I diabetes and type II diabetes who have been taking drugs for a year and people taking drugs that affect the level of liver enzymes such as Statins and Acetaminophen in high doses.
Intervention groups
Intervention: Twice daily oral administration of 10 cc of "Berberpim®" syrup for 3 months
Control: Twice daily oral administration of 10 cc of placebo syrup for 3 months
Main outcome variables
Biochemical factors (serum levels of CRP; ESR; LDL; HDL; ALT; AST; triglycerides; cholesterol; platelets; vitamin D; fasting blood sugar) and anthropometric factors (BMI; weight and abdominal circumference)
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20210814052178N1
Registration date:2021-09-02, 1400/06/11
Registration timing:prospective
Last update:2021-09-02, 1400/06/11
Update count:1
Registration date
2021-09-02, 1400/06/11
Registrant information
Name
Kiana Anboohgol
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 83 3720 0622
Email address
kanboohgol@yahoo.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2021-11-06, 1400/08/15
Expected recruitment end date
2022-05-05, 1401/02/15
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
Formulation and evaluation of the effectiveness of "Berberpim®" syrup in patients with Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized clinical trial study
Public title
The effect of "Berberpim®" syrup on Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Age over 18 years
Patients with Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to the results of ultrasound, clinical interview, increase in liver enzymes and elimination of other causes this disease affects Non-alcoholic fatty liver
Exclusion criteria:
Patients with Hepatitis
Wilson's disease
People who drink alcohol
People with type I diabetes and type II diabetes who have been taking the drug for a year
Consumers of drugs that affect the level of liver enzymes such as Statins and Acetaminophen in high doses
Age
From 18 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
Participant
Care provider
Investigator
Outcome assessor
Data analyser
Sample size
Target sample size:
46
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
In this study, two groups that meet the inclusion criteria are randomly assigned to the drug and placebo groups. Randomization process is done using 4 and 6 blocks. Blocking will be done by online randomization software www.sealedenvelope.com
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
The double-blind method is used for blinding. The list of intervention groups identified in this process remains with the coordinator. The person responsible for evaluating the entry / exit criteria and registration of individuals will not be aware of this process. None of the patients and the evaluator will know the type of treatment
Placebo
Used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Street address
School of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Daneshgah St., Shahid Shiroodi Blvd., Kermanshah
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6715847141
Approval date
2021-08-25, 1400/06/03
Ethics committee reference number
261.IR.KUMS.REC.1400
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
ICD-10 code
K76.0
ICD-10 code description
Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Alanine transaminase
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
2
Description
Aspartate transaminase
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
3
Description
Triglyceride
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
4
Description
Cholesterol
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
5
Description
High-density lipoprotein
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
6
Description
Low-density lipoprotein
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
7
Description
Fasting blood sugar
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
8
Description
Platelets
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
9
Description
Vitamin D
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
10
Description
C-Reactive Protein
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
11
Description
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Blood Test
12
Description
Weight
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Weighing scales
13
Description
Abdominal circumference
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Tapeline
14
Description
Body mass index
Timepoint
Before intervention, 3 months after intervention
Method of measurement
Special formula
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group: Twice daily use 10 cc of Berberpim syrup to move for 3 months
Category
Treatment - Drugs
2
Description
Control group: Twice daily use of 10 cc placebo for 3 months
Category
Placebo
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Bustan Clinic of Kermanshah
Full name of responsible person
DR. Mohammad Hossein Farzaei
Street address
Kermanshah, Parastar Blvd., in front of the Medical School, Bustan Clinic
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6715847141
Phone
+98 83 3427 6300
Email
mh-farzaee@razi.tums.ac.ir
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Mohammad Hossein Farzaei
Street address
Kermanshah, Shahid Shiroodi Blvd., Daneshgah St., Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6743667149
Phone
+98 83 3428 1374
Email
mh-farzaee@razi.tums.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Kiana Anboohgol
Position
دانشجوی دکترای حرفه ای داروسازی
Latest degree
Medical doctor
Other areas of specialty/work
Medical Pharmacy
Street address
Kermanshah, Shahid Shiroodi Blvd., Daneshgah St., Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6714694451
Phone
+98 35 24402
Email
Kanboohgol@yahoo.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Mohammad Hossein Farzaei
Position
Associate Professor
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Medical Pharmacy
Street address
Kermanshah, Shahid Shiroodi Blvd., Daneshgah St., Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6714694451
Phone
+98 35 24402
Email
mh-farzaee@razi.tums.ac.ir
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Kiana Anboohgol
Position
Professional doctorate student in Pharmacy
Latest degree
Medical doctor
Other areas of specialty/work
Medical Pharmacy
Street address
Kermanshah, Shahid Shiroodi Blvd., Daneshgah St., Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
City
Kermanshah
Province
Kermanshah
Postal code
6714694451
Phone
+98 35 24402
Email
Kanboohgol@yahoo.com
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available