72
Participants
Start Date
June 30, 2011
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2011
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2011
bromelain capsule
Bromelain group received bromelain capsule for 12 weeks period. The 1050 mg dosage of bromelain was divided into three capsules and to be taken two (2 x 350 mg) after breakfast and another one (350 mg) after dinner. The capsules should be taken two hours after the meals.
placebo (wheat starch)
Placebo group received placebo capsule (wheat starch) for 12 weeks period. The 1050 mg dosage of wheat starch was divided into three capsules and to be taken two (2 x 350 mg) after breakfast and another one (350 mg) after dinner. The capsules should be taken two hours after the meals.
Hebei Yiling Hospital, Shijiazhuang
London South Bank University
OTHER
Hebei Yiling Hospital
OTHER