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Title

The Influence of Fortified Pomegranate Juice (Punica Granatum) on Seasonal Influenza and Swine Flu Patients
The Influence of Fortified Pomegranate Juice (Punica Granatum) on Seasonal Influenza and Swine Flu Patients - A Prospective Randomized Trial

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Unknown status

  • Intervention/Treatment

    pomegranate ...

  • Study Participants

    200
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 Started
Oct 31
2009
Primary Completion
Apr 30
2010
Anticipated
Last Update
Sep 30
2009
Estimate

Dietary Supplement Pomegranate juice

Twice daily ingestion of pomegranate juice over 4-5 days

Dietary Supplement Placebo drink

Twice daily ingestion of placebo drink over 4-5 days

Pomegranate juice Experimental

Placebo drink Placebo Comparator

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals confirmed and suffering from Influenza A

Exclusion Criteria:

Individuals suffering from influenza included in the high risk group
No Results Posted