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This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of ginseng(GINST) supplementation for 12 weeks on sperm motility.


Clinical Trial Description

This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was aimed to evaluate of sperm motility improvement effect of fermented ginseng(GINST). Experimental arm and control arm were randomly assigned among the volunteers who met the inclusion criteria: men between the ages of 18 and 60 who had sperm motility of less than 32%.

To experimental arm, capsules including 160mg of fermented ginseng(GINST) ingredients will be provided for 12 weeks. To control arm, capsules of the same shape and weight as GINST capsules will be provided. These capsules are made of a cellulose component.

Primary outcome is sperm motility. Secondary outcome are <Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory> , <Fatigue Severity Scale>, and <the Short Form (36) Health Survey> measured at baseline and end of the trial. ;


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NCT number NCT03183999
Study type Interventional
Source Severance Hospital
Contact Jae Hoon LEE, M.D.
Phone +82-10-9985-4676
Email jhlee126@yuhs.ac
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date January 26, 2017
Completion date December 31, 2017

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