the study is to evaluate the effect of tuna-based nuggets on cardiomyopathy patients. participants were recruited from cardiology hospital and selenium dose in form of nuggets were given to patients that were enrolled in treatment group for three months. the finding were improved biomarker level(IL-6) and lab investigations.
this study aims to assess the effect of a nutritional interventional with tuna based nugget with diet plan on BMI, dietary habits and anti-inflammatory level in blood. as tuna is taken as best source of selenium that is effective for cardiomyopathy patients. Eligible participants received dietary counselling with one slice of fish nugget daily foe 12 weeks. anthropometric measurements, biochemical and anti-inflammatory test was done before and after completion of study. Out of 120 participants, 60 were enrolled as treatment and other 60 as control group with no intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
tuna based nugget(5g) having recommended selenium amount and herbs without frying process.
punjab institute of cardiology, Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan
Interleukin (IL-6)
anti inflammatory marker
Time frame: 3months
C- Reactive Protein(CRP)
anti-inflammatory marker
Time frame: 3months
Cardiac Kinase(CK)
Cardiac enzymes
Time frame: 3months
BMI(Body Mass Index)
Anthropometric measurements
Time frame: 3 months
Fasting Basal Sugar
levels below 100mg/dL in samples are considered normal
Time frame: 3-months
Total Cholesterol
In blood sample normal value should be less than 200mg/dL. Total cholesterol: \<200mg/dL
Time frame: 3-months
Triglycerides
In triglycerides, blood test should be between 10-150mg/dL
Time frame: 3-months
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