The Influence of Fortified Pomegranate Juice (Punica Granatum) on Seasonal Influenza and Swine Flu Patients

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center200 enrolled

Overview

It has been shown in laboratory studies that pomegranate juice contains anti-viral action against influenza. The researchers wish to investigate the effect of pomegranate juice on patients suffering from influenza A (seasonal or swine flu).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Influenza A Swine Flu

Interventions

Pomegranate juiceDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Twice daily ingestion of pomegranate juice over 4-5 days

Placebo drinkDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Twice daily ingestion of placebo drink over 4-5 days

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 12 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals confirmed and suffering from Influenza A Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals suffering from influenza included in the high risk group

Locations (1)

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Hadera, Israel

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Early relief of influenza symptoms

Time frame: Within one week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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