Effect of Alpha Tocopherol and Psyllium on Lipid Levels in Dyslipidaemia Patients

May 20, 2026 updated by: Mehreen Hassan, NUR International University

Effect Of Alpha Tocopherol Supplementation Alone And In Combination With Psyllium On Serum Lipids In Patients With Dyslipidaemia In Lahore: A Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Randomized Control Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether Vitamin E (Alpha tocopherol), taken alone or together with Psyllium husk (a type of dietary fibre), can improve blood fat levels in adults with dyslipidaemia (abnormal blood levels of two types of fat: cholesterol and triglycerides).

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

  • Does Vitamin E (400 mg/day) alone help lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels?
  • Does combining Vitamin E (400 mg/day) with Psyllium husk (10 g/day) lead to better results compared to participants taking Vitamin E alone? Researchers will compare all three groups i.e. Group A taking Vitamin E alone, Group B taking Vitamin E and Psyllium husk and Group C receiving a placebo (a look alike supplement).

The hypothesis of the study is that 'There is a noticeable difference between all the three study groups.'

Participants will:

  • Take their assigned (specific to the concerned group under study) treatment daily for 60 days.
  • Visit study place every two weeks for follow-up.
  • Have blood tests done at the beginning and end of the study to check for changes in cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The present study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial which was conducted to check for any improvement in serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels of patients after giving them intervention through alpha tocopherol alone and combination therapy (alpha tocopherol and psyllium) for 60 days. There is an increasing prevalence of dyslipidaemia especially in developing countries such as Pakistan in which unhealthy food consumption combined with sedentary lifestyle has led to increased levels of total blood cholesterol and triglycerides known as dyslipidaemia. Dyslipidaemia is a risk factor contributing to progression of cardiovascular disease. Dietary supplements such as psyllium husk and antioxidants such as Vitamin E are known to improve blood lipid profile levels in patients receiving this therapy.60 participants after meeting inclusion criteria for the study were randomly assigned into three study groups using computer generated: Group A participants treated with alpha-tocopherol, Group B participants treated with combination therapy and Group C receiving a placebo. Statistical analysis was done using two-way ANOVA and Bonferroni. Level of significance 'p value' < 0.05 is considered statistically significant whereas for Bonferroni, level of significance 'p value' <0.167 is considered statistically significant.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
      • Lahore, Pakistan
        • Tertiary medical centres: Fatima Memorial Hospital, Services Hospital and National Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants' age is between 40 to 60 years
  • Total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL and
  • Triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL
  • Not receiving lipid-lowering therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants were excluded from the study if they:

  • Had any other non-communicable disease (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or chronic kidney disease)
  • Were using statins, fibrates, beta-blockers, or antioxidant supplements
  • Had Familial hyperlipidemia

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Alpha Tocopherol
400 mg alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) supplement taken daily for a period of 60 days
Dietary supplement: Alpha tocopherol
400 mg Alpha Tocopherol supplement to be taken daily for a duration of 60 days
Other Names:
  • Vitamin E
Active Comparator: Alpha Tocopherol and Psyllium husk
Combination Therapy (400 mg Alpha Tocopherol supplementation and 10 g Psyllium husk taken daily for period of 60 days)
Combination product: Combination therapy (Alpha Tocopherol and Psyllium husk)
400 mg Alpha Tocopherol taken along with 10 g psyllium daily for duration of 60 days
Other Names:
  • Vitamin E
  • Psyllium
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo (look alike supplement similar to active intervention taken daily for period of 60 days)
Other: Placebo Control
A placebo similar to Vitamin E supplement taken daily for 60 days
Other Names:
  • placebo

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in serum cholesterol and serum triglycerides
Time Frame: From baseline (Day 0) to Day 60
Changes in serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels is evident from the blood test taken from anti cubital vein performed by a skilled phlebotomist taken at Day 30 and Day 60 (final measurement). An abnormal blood cholesterol measurement is defined as blood cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/day and abnormal blood triglyceride measurement is defined as blood triglyceride level greater than 150 mg/day.
From baseline (Day 0) to Day 60

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

NUR International University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 15, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 15, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

August 20, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 20, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 27, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 27, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ORIC/IRB/MSFND101

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared due to breach of privacy and confidentiality considerations as consent form was given to participants prior to the study enrollment in which they were informed that their information will remain confidential.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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