Withania Somnifera for Moderate-to-Severe Persistent Asthma (WISTA)
Study on Anti-oxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Certain Herbs for Inflammatory Lung Diseases
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study was conducted at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Adults aged 18-50 years with moderate-to-severe persistent asthma were included in the study. Eligible participants were non-smokers and were receiving standard asthma medication. Patients with recent respiratory tract infection, pregnancy or lactation, serious comorbid conditions, or hospitalization within the previous month were excluded.
Participants were allocated using computer-generated randomization to three groups: a control group receiving conventional asthma treatment, a placebo group receiving conventional treatment plus starch capsules, and a Withania somnifera-treated group receiving conventional treatment plus Withania somnifera root powder capsules. The Withania somnifera intervention consisted of 300 mg root powder administered orally twice daily for 10 weeks.
Clinical assessments were performed at baseline and after the 10-week intervention. Lung function was evaluated by spirometry using FEV1 percent predicted, FVC percent predicted, and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Asthma control was assessed using the Asthma Control Test, and quality of life was evaluated using the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire.
Blood samples were collected for assessment of systemic oxidative stress, inflammation, and allergic markers. Evaluations included total antioxidant capacity, malondialdehyde, total sulfhydryl groups, neutrophil and eosinophil percentages, and circulating IL-4, IL-8, IL-13, IL-17A, and IgE levels. Plasma samples were stored at -80°C until laboratory analysis.
The study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (IECJNMC/628), and written informed consent was obtained from the participants.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Uttar Pradesh
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Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, 202001
- Aligarh Muslim University
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 to 50 years Moderate to severe persistent asthma Non-smokers Receiving standard asthma medications for no more than one month
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recent respiratory tract infection Pregnant or lactating women Serious comorbid conditions Hospitalization within the previous one month
Study Plan
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 |
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Experimental: Withania somnifera Treatment Group
Participants received standard asthma treatment plus Withania somnifera root powder capsules, 300 mg orally twice daily for 10 weeks.
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Withania somnifera root powder was administered orally in capsule form at a dose of 300 mg twice daily (total daily dose 600 mg) for 10 weeks, in addition to standard asthma treatment.
Standard asthma treatment included inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and long-acting beta-agonist therapy according to the treating physician's prescription.
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo Group
Participants received standard asthma treatment plus starch placebo capsules orally for 10 weeks.
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Standard asthma treatment included inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and long-acting beta-agonist therapy according to the treating physician's prescription.
Starch placebo capsules were administered orally for 10 weeks in addition to standard asthma treatment.
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Active Comparator: Control Group
Participants received standard conventional asthma treatment, including inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and long-acting beta-agonist therapy, according to the treating physician's prescription.
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Standard asthma treatment included inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and long-acting beta-agonist therapy according to the treating physician's prescription.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in FEV1 Percent Predicted
Time Frame: Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention
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Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) percent predicted was measured by spirometry to assess lung function before and after the intervention.
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Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in Total Antioxidant Capacity
Time Frame: Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention
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Total antioxidant capacity of plasma was assessed using the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay before and after the intervention.
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Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- IECJNMC/628
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
IPD Plan Description
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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