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Can a muffin help heal stomach ulcers?

NCT ID NCT07789561

Disease control Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether muffins enriched with pomegranate peel powder can help people with stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori infection. The trial gives participants either a regular whole wheat muffin or one with 1.5 or 3 grams of pomegranate peel powder, alongside their usual treatment. The goal is to see if the powder reduces inflammation, fights oxidative stress, and supports ulcer healing. The study includes men and women aged 40 to 60 with confirmed H. pylori infection.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pomegranate peel powder added to whole wheat muffins
What this could lead to
If it works, adding pomegranate peel powder to food could become a simple, natural way to support ulcer healing and reduce inflammation alongside standard treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the results may not apply to everyone. The powder could also interact with other medications or cause digestive discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

88 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female patients aged 40-60 years with confirmed Helicobacter pylori infection, verified through stool antigen testing along with elevated pepsinogen I and II levels, were included in the study Exclusion Criteria: pregnancy or lactation, history of gastric surgery, and current use of proton pump inhibitors. and use of medication \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric ulcer Helicobacter pylori infectious disease ulcer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Blood tests Liver function tests Ulcer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sana Noreen

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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