Aging Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Efficacy of Fenugreek Supplementation on Men's Health: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Verified date | May 2018 |
Source | Jacksonville University |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | |
Study type | Interventional |
1. The problem: There is limited research on the use of herbal supplements in general, and
fenugreek specifically, to improve male health, particularly to increase testosterone
levels. As well, no located studies have examined the effects of fenugreek
supplementation on healthy men's health-related quality of life, anxiety levels, and
body composition.
2. Relevant research examined the effects of fenugreek supplementation with healthy men
aged between 43 and 70 years of age. The researchers found that both total serum
testosterone and free testosterone increased compared to placebo after 12 weeks of
active treatment. The researchers concluded that fenugreek supplementation was a safe
and effective treatment for reducing symptoms of possible androgen deficiency, improves
sexual function and increases serum testosterone in healthy middle-aged to older men.
Another study found that fenugreek supplementation improved aging male symptoms and
testosterone levels remained in a normal range in healthy men aged 25 to 45 years.
3. The importance of this study: The importance of this study is to help determine if
fenugreek supplementation affects testosterone levels, body composition, health-related
quality of life, anxiety, and aging symptoms in healthy men aged 21 - 45 years.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 58 |
Est. completion date | December 15, 2017 |
Est. primary completion date | December 15, 2017 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
Gender | Male |
Age group | 21 Years to 45 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Healthy men between the ages of 21- 45 that were recreationally active. Exclusion Criteria: - Above 30% body composition, not in the age range, history of asthma, diabetes, hypoglycemia, or took any hormonal supplements such as testosterone or anabolic steroids. |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | Jacksonville University | Jacksonville | Florida |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Jacksonville University | SPECNOVA LLC |
United States,
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Rao A, Steels E, Inder WJ, Abraham S, Vitetta L. Testofen, a specialised Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract reduces age-related symptoms of androgen decrease, increases testosterone levels and improves sexual function in healthy aging males in a double-blind randomised clinical study. Aging Male. 2016 Jun;19(2):134-42. doi: 10.3109/13685538.2015.1135323. Epub 2016 Jan 20. — View Citation
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Wankhede, S., Mohan, V., & Thakurdesai, P. (2016). Beneficial effects of fenugreek glycoside supplementation in male subjects during resistance training: A randomized controlled pilot study. Journal of Sport and Health Sciences, 176 - 182.
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire | The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Health-related Quality of Life measure will be used to assess health-related quality of life. This scale has excellent psychometric properties. The HRQoL assesses the positive and negative aspects of a person's life such as satisfaction or distress and the impact of these factors to their perceived health and life experience. This questionnaire is a valid and reliable measure than can be used to evaluate the individuals physical and mental perceptions. | 8 weeks | |
Primary | Aging Male Symptoms Questionnaire | The Aging Male Questionnaire consists of 17 questions in 3 sub-scales (i.e., psychological, somatic and sexual) that assesses symptoms of aging specific for men. These sub-scales as well as the total score were used to assess symptoms. Having symptoms from the AMS questionnaire merely suggests a male may have deficiencies but blood samples are the best determinants of this condition. The higher the score, the worst the outcome. | 8 weeks | |
Primary | Blood | From 10 mL of fasted blood. The free testosterone, total testosterone, and estradiol levels will be extracted from the blood sample. | 8 weeks | |
Primary | Body Composition | The BODPOD machine is considered the gold standard for body composition as it has a range of error between ± 1 to 2.7% and is easier to complete than underwater weighing. The BODPOD was used to observe body composition at each assessment | 8 weeks | |
Primary | Strength | Hand grip dynamometer | 9 weeks |
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