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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04314258
Effect of Moringa Oleifera Infusion on Health (MOI)
Randomized Clinical Study Investigating the Effect of Moringa Oleifera Infusion on Bioclinical Parameters of Health
The study aims at investigating the effects of the consumption of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves on biomedical markers of health among healthy individuals who are hyperglycaemic with a fasting blood glucose equal or greater than 5.5mmol/L.
The main objectives are as follows:
- To determine the effect of consuming 4 grams of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves infused in 200 ml of hot water twice daily on blood glucose level [BSc (Hons) Medical Science Student].
- To assess the effect of consuming 4 grams of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves infused in 200 ml of hot water twice daily on plasma lipids level [Master of Public Health Students].
- To compare the effect of the Moringa tea consumption on lipid profiles of both healthy and hyperglycemic participants [Master of Public Health Students].
- To evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera Lam leaves on blood anti-oxidant status [BSc (Hons) Nutritional Sciences Student].
The research work will consist of (1) Experimental intervention: The experimental group will drink Moringa tea; (2) Survey questionnaire, (3) Anthropometric measurements, (4) Blood pressure determination and (5) Blood collections at 15-day intervals during 9 weeks. The blood tests to be performed are as follows: Glucose, HbA1C, Uric acid, C-Protein reactive, Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides), and blood antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, total blood anti-oxidant capacity).
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Study population
120 participants to include 60 healthy individuals and 60 individuals who are hyperglycaemic with a fasting blood glucose equal or greater than 5.5mmol/L will be recruited by means of flyers, posters and mass email by the help of Staff Club of the UoM.
Experimental design
This research work will to be undertaken under the responsibility and coordination of the Applicant who is the Principal Investigator working with two Academic Supervisors for the supervision of the four student projects.
This randomized clinical study will consist of two parallel groups with a crossover design.
There will be two arms as follows for each group:
- Intervention group [drinking Moringa tea] and
- Control group [drinking plain water].
Computer-generated random numbers will be used for simple randomization of subjects to either the experimental or control (equal amount of water) groups. Half of the participants will be assigned to the experimental group and the other control (water) for the first 4 weeks during Phase 1.
The experimental group will be provided with Moringa tea bags and instructed to consume twice daily 2 tea bags (4 tea bags equivalent to 8 grams) of Moringa tea (Kanhye brand) infused in 200 ml of hot water (during 5 minutes) for a period of 4 weeks. The locally available Moringa tea with the international certification by ECOCERT France will be used in this study.
With the cross over design, there will be two phases for both healthy and hyperglycaemic groups with an interchange of the groups during Phase 1 and 2 as follows:
Four-week Phase 1 - Group A drinking Moringa tea v/s Group B drinking plain water One-week washout Four-week Phase 2 - Group A drinking plain water v/s Group B drinking Moringa tea
The duration of the clinical study will normally be nine weeks with possible extension of four weeks.
Outcome Measurements Baseline data collection Measurements of body weight and blood pressure will be performed. Anthropometric measurements will be taken for each subject: Weight will be measured using an electronic weighing machine, height will be measured using a stadiometer, waist circumference will be measured using a non-stretchable measuring tape. Blood pressure will be measured using a sphygmomanometer.
Blood samples will be drawn by Specialized Nursing Officers from right or left ante-cubital vein of participant after a 12-h overnight fast. Blood tests which will be performed are as follows: Glucose, Lipid profile [Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol and HDL Cholesterol levels (LDL Cholesterol being calculated)], Uric Acid, HbA1C, C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) and Blood anti-oxidants (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, total blood anti-oxidant capacity).
Fortnight monitoring sessions All participants of the two groups will be monitored on a fortnight basis for body weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure and specified blood tests. Food intake and physical exercise questionnaires will be collected from participants to determine confounding factors.
[The individual quantity of physical activity, in metabolic equivalent-minutes per week (MET-min/week), will be determined by using validated physical activity questionnaire].
Outcome Measurements Baseline data collection Measurements of body weight and blood pressure will be performed. Anthropometric measurements will be taken for each subject: Weight will be measured using an electronic weighing machine, height will be measured using a stadiometer, waist circumference will be measured using a non-stretchable measuring tape. Blood pressure will be measured using a sphygmomanometer.
Blood samples will be drawn by Specialized Nursing Officers from right or left ante-cubital vein of participant after a 12-h overnight fast. Blood tests which will be performed are as follows: Glucose, Lipid profile [Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol and HDL Cholesterol levels (LDL Cholesterol being calculated)], Uric Acid, HbA1C, C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) and Blood anti-oxidants (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, total blood anti-oxidant capacity).
Fortnight monitoring sessions All participants of the two groups will be monitored on a fortnight basis for body weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure and specified blood tests. Food intake and physical exercise questionnaires will be collected from participants to determine confounding factors.
[The individual quantity of physical activity, in metabolic equivalent-minutes per week (MET-min/week), will be determined by using validated physical activity questionnaire].
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Please Select
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Moka, Please Select, Mauritius, 80811
- University of Mauritius
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy subjects with normal fasting plasma glucose levels
- Individuals with pre-diabetes condition newly diagnosed
- Individuals with dyslipidemia
- Type 2 Diabetes patients taking oral allopathic hypoglycemic agents
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women
- Smokers
- People with alcohol intake >2 standard drinks per day (in line with Bahorun et al. 2012)
- Patients with any complications of diabetes mellitus
- Patients on insulin therapy (in line with Leone et al. 2018)
- Patients with gastro-intestinal, hepatic, cardiovascular, renal or endocrine disorder (other than diabetes mellitus) which can interfere with the absorption, metabolism and excretion of Moringa leaves (in line with Bahorun et al. 2012)
- Patients on medication for diseases other than diabetes
- Persons taking botanical extracts
- People currently on a diet (in line with Ahmad et al. 2018)
- People having food allergies.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Other
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Drinking Moringa oleifera tea
The experimental group will drink twice daily 2 tea bags of Moringa oleifera tea (Kanhye brand) infused in 200 ml of hot water (during 5 minutes) for a period of 4 weeks.
The locally available Moringa tea with the international certification by ECOCERT France will be used in this study.
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4 grams of Moringa oleifera tea twice daily
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No Intervention: Drinking plain water
The control group will receive instructions to consume 200 ml of plain water twice daily for a period of 4 weeks.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in blood glucose level
Time Frame: Eight weeks
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Change will be determined as the value at Day 29 with respect to Day 1 for Phase 1 (Four weeks) and for Phase 2 (four weeks)
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Eight weeks
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Change in Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol level
Time Frame: Eight weeks
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Change will be determined as the value at Day 29 with respect to Day 1 for Phase 1 (Four weeks) and for Phase 2 (four weeks)
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Eight weeks
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Change in Triglyceride level
Time Frame: Eight weeks
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Change will be determined as the value at Day 29 with respect to Day 1 for Phase 1 (Four weeks) and for Phase 2 (four weeks)
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Eight weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in levels of blood anti-oxidants
Time Frame: Eight weeks
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Levels of blood anti-oxidants (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, total blood anti-oxidant capacity) will be monitored every fortnight during the 8-week clinical trial.
C-Reactive Protein will also be measured.
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Eight weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Marie CHAN SUN, PhD, University of Mauritius
- Study Director: Vidushi NEERGHEEN, PhD, University of Mauritius
- Study Chair: Abha JODHEEA-JUTTON, MD, University of Mauritius
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Bahorun T, Luximon-Ramma A, Neergheen-Bhujun VS, Gunness TK, Googoolye K, Auger C, Crozier A, Aruoma OI. The effect of black tea on risk factors of cardiovascular disease in a normal population. Prev Med. 2012 May;54 Suppl:S98-102. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.12.009. Epub 2011 Dec 16.
- Leone A, Bertoli S, Di Lello S, Bassoli A, Ravasenghi S, Borgonovo G, Forlani F, Battezzati A. Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder on Postprandial Blood Glucose Response: In Vivo Study on Saharawi People Living in Refugee Camps. Nutrients. 2018 Oct 12;10(10):1494. doi: 10.3390/nu10101494.
- Ahmad J, Khan I, Johnson SK, Alam I, Din ZU. Effect of Incorporating Stevia and Moringa in Cookies on Postprandial Glycemia, Appetite, Palatability, and Gastrointestinal Well-Being. J Am Coll Nutr. 2018 Feb;37(2):133-139. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2017.1372821. Epub 2017 Dec 22.
- Kumari, D. J. (2010) 'Hypoglycaemic Effect of Moringa Oleifera and Azadirachta Indica in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus', The Bioscan, 5(2), p. 4.
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Other Study ID Numbers
- UOM002
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- Clinical Study Report (CSR)
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