60
Participants
Start Date
March 17, 2022
Primary Completion Date
September 1, 2025
Study Completion Date
February 28, 2026
Nigella sativa (black seed)
Participants in Group 1 (intervention group) will receive Nigella sativa (black seed) oil at a dosage of 0.5 ml, administered orally twice daily-once before breakfast and once before bedtime-for a duration of 12 weeks. The oil, sourced from a standardized local supplier, is rich in thymoquinone, known for its antioxidant and vasodilatory properties. Blood pressure will be measured at baseline and biweekly intervals using a calibrated digital sphygmomanometer to monitor changes in systolic and diastolic values. Participants will also be monitored regularly for any adverse effects.
Bahria Town, Lahore
Superior University
OTHER