FatiguePhase 2NCT01712373
Ginseng in Treatment of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
A Phase 2 study testing Ginseng in people with Fatigue, run by Isfahan University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ginseng in treatment of fatigue and Quality of Life of MS patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Fatigue
- What is being tested?
- Ginseng
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIran
- Study dates
- Dec 2010to Apr 2011
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- definite diagnosis of relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) by the MacDonald criteria with a baseline of Expanded Disability Status Score (EDSS)of less than 5.0
Who cannot join
- prior use of ginseng or any other tonic agents, glucocorticoids, warfarin, digoxin, aspirin, furosemide, caffeine, ephedra and anti-platelet agents within one month prior to enrollment;
- Pregnancy or lactation;
- history of renal failure; and,
- lack of appropriate adherence to the study protocol.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Study of Ginseng in Treatment of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ginseng in treatment of fatigue and Quality of Life of MS patients.
Read the detailed description
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common non-traumatic causes of disability in the world. It is a chronic inflammatory and demyelinating disorder of the Central Nervous System (CNS) which affects individuals in the productive ages and causes a large burden for years to come. Fatigue is a common complaint and one of the least understood symptoms of MS
- Conditions
- Fatigue
- Being tested
- Ginseng, Placebo
- Keywords
- Multiple sclerosis, Ginseng, Fatigue, Quality of life
- Medical subject headings
- Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
GinsengDrug
it is kind of drug
PlaceboDrug
it is placebo
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ginseng | Active comparator | Ginseng, tablet, 250 mg, twice, 3 months Receives: Drug: Ginseng |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Placebo, tablet Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fatigue
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)is a21-item (score range of each item: 0-4) questionnaire with the total score computed from 0 (no impact of fatigue) to 84 (maximum impact of fatigue) in three subscales containing: physical (9 items), cognitive (10 items) and psychosocial (2 items) aspects.
Measured: at 3 months after treatment
Secondary outcomes (1)
Quality Of Life
Quality Of Life Questionnaire (MSQOL-54) consisted of 54 questions (items), each one, assigned to a score ranging from 0 to 100.
Measured: at 3 months after treatment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Oct 2012 (estimated)
- Study startDec 2010
- Primary completionApr 2011
- Study completionApr 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for FatigueStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hamidreza Shemshaki, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
- Investigators
- mahboobe esfahani, MD, Principal investigator, MD, Research Assistant
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01712373
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ASD-1270
- Status last verified
- Oct 2012
- First submitted
- 19 Oct 2012
- Last updated
- 23 Oct 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Oct 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Study of Ginseng in Treatment of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01712373
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ASD-1270
- Conditions
- Fatigue
- Keywords
- Multiple sclerosis, Ginseng, Fatigue, Quality of life
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Dec 2010
- Primary completion
- Apr 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Oct 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ginseng in treatment of fatigue and Quality of Life of MS patients.
Detailed description
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common non-traumatic causes of disability in the world. It is a chronic inflammatory and demyelinating disorder of the Central Nervous System (CNS) which affects individuals in the productive ages and causes a large burden for years to come. Fatigue is a common complaint and one of the least understood symptoms of MS
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ginseng | Active comparator | Drug: GinsengGinseng, tablet, 250 mg, twice, 3 months |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboPlacebo, tablet |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- definite diagnosis of relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) by the MacDonald criteria with a baseline of Expanded Disability Status Score (EDSS)of less than 5.0
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- prior use of ginseng or any other tonic agents, glucocorticoids, warfarin, digoxin, aspirin, furosemide, caffeine, ephedra and anti-platelet agents within one month prior to enrollment;
- Pregnancy or lactation;
- history of renal failure; and,
- lack of appropriate adherence to the study protocol.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Ginsengit is kind of drug | Drug | Ginseng |
| Placeboit is placebo | Drug | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Fatigue
Time frame: at 3 months after treatment
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)is a21-item (score range of each item: 0-4) questionnaire with the total score computed from 0 (no impact of fatigue) to 84 (maximum impact of fatigue) in three subscales containing: physical (9 items), cognitive (10 items) and psychosocial (2 items) aspects.
1 secondary outcome
Quality Of Life
Time frame: at 3 months after treatment
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Oct 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
mahboobe esfahani, MD principal investigator
MD, Research Assistant
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Ginseng in people with Fatigue, run by Isfahan University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Oct 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Iran. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Fatigue (time frame: at 3 months after treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Oct 2012.