A Randomized trial comparing two different timing of taking thyroxine in patients with Hypothyroidism during fasting the month of Ramadan.
To date there is debate regarding the best timing of L-thyroxine administration during Ramadan as sufficient evidence is lacking. This study aims to compare two-time points of levothyroxine intake during Ramadan focusing on change in TSH, satisfaction and compliance. A prospective, randomized, open label, multicenter Study. The first group will be will be instructed to take their L-thyroxin dose as per current guidlines at breaking of fast time (sunset) with sip of water then wait 30-60 minutes to consume Iftar meal. The second group (pre-Fajer prayer), patients are going to be instructed to take L-thyroxin dose immediately before start of fast, i.e. Alfajer (dawn) regardless of Suhoor time. The values of Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) will be measured two weeks before Ramadan, and 2-4 weeks after Ramadan for comparison.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
250
Taking thyroxine at two different time points in relation to fasting and food intake; just before dawn and start of fast compared to the usual timing of 30-60minutes after the sunset breakfast meal.
Reem Alamoudi
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
RECRUITINGKingAbullahIMRC
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
RECRUITINGThyroid function
Change in TSH level
Time frame: 6 - 8 weeks
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