The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate role of date fruit in alleviating morning sickness of pregnancy in pregnant females. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate role of date fruit in The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate role of date fruit in alleviating vomiting due to morning sickness of pregnancy and in improving maternal hemoglobin in pregnant females. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[are\]: * Role of date fruit in alleviating severity and frequency of vomiting due to morning sickness of pregnancy in pregnant females. * Role of date fruit in improving haemoglobin levels in pregnant females. * To assess improvement of severity and frequency of vomiting due to morning sickness of pregnancy and improvement of hemoglobin levels in pregnant females, researchers will compare date fruit intake with antiemetic medication doxylamine succinate 10 mg + pyridoxine HCl 10 and diet only.
A randomized Controlled trial to assess benefits of date fruit in morning sickness of pregnancy symptoms, inclusive of nausea and vomiting and to improve haemoglobin levels in pregnant females.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
3 Dates after breakfast
Doxylamine succinate 10 mg + Pyridoxine HCl 10 mg , One per day
Avoidance of high in fat foods and enhanced intake of hydrating fruits and vegetables
PNS SHIFA Hospital , Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Hemoglobin
Complete blood picture (Laboratory diagnostic tests)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Vomiting
PUQE-24 Score Unabbreviated scale title : The Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea (PUQE-24) Minimum Value : 4-6 (Mild) Maximum Value : ≥13 (Severe) Higher Scores mean worst outcome
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Fatigue level
FAS Unabbreviated scale title: Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) Minimum Value : Less less than 22 Maximum Value : 35 or more indicates severe fatigue Higher Scores mean worst outcome
Time frame: 12 weeks
Dietary Recall
Direct compliance inquired via telephonic communication on regular basis
Time frame: 12 weeks
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