Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Nigella Sativa on T Cells and Cytokine Profile in Pediatric SLE Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Brawijaya

Conditions:

SLE (Systemic Lupus)

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Nigella sativa oil works to improve SLEDAI Score in SLE pediatric student. It will also learn about the Treg, T helper cells, and cytokine of the patient...

Detailed Description

SLE in paediatric patients requires long-term treatment with several side effects. Nigella sativa is known to have immunomodulatory effects. Our study aimed to investigate the immune-modulatory effect...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pediatric SLE patients aging between 1 and 18 years old according to the 2010 ACR-EULAR criteria
  • Being under treatment with prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, and mycophenolic acid
  • Not receiving any biological agent or cytokine inhibitors for at least 2 months prior to the intervention

Exclusion

  • Patients with any metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, Cushing's syndrome, and thyroid dysfunctions), any kidney or liver diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases (including inflammatory bowel diseases),
  • Patients with history of taking antioxidant or anti-inflammatory supplements 2 months prior to the interventions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 3 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 3 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06560775

Start Date

January 3 2022

End Date

January 3 2023

Last Update

August 20 2024

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Universitas Brawijaya

Malang, East Java, Indonesia, 65145