Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Effects of royal jelly on inflammation in chronic kidney disease patients

Official title: Effects of Royal Jelly Supplementation on Inflammation and Cellular Senescence in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Under Hemodialysis

Run by Universidade Federal Fluminense · NCT06438445 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if taking royal jelly can help reduce inflammation in people with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorUniversidade Federal Fluminense
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 30, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 22, 2026
Study endsApril 5, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT06438445 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis for more than six months who have an arteriovenous fistula for vascular access.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, lactating, smokers, or have certain autoimmune diseases, cancers, liver disease, or AIDS may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the impact of royal jelly supplementation on inflammation and cellular senescence in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis. Participants will receive either royal jelly or a placebo for 8 weeks, followed by a washout period and crossover to the alternate treatment. The study aims to assess changes in mRNA expression of key transcription factors and inflammatory markers through biological sample collection. This approach seeks to explore the potential benefits of royal jelly's bioactive compounds in mitigating complications associated with CKD.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel dietary intervention to reduce inflammation and improve health outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on royal jelly in this context, the study's approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in chronic kidney disease patients.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients with CKD undergoing hemodialysis for more than 6 months
* patients with arteriovenous fistula (AVF) as vascular access.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnant,
* lactating,
* smoker
* patients using antibiotics and antioxidant supplements in the last three months
* patients with autoimmune and infectious diseases,
* patients with cancer, liver disease, and AIDS

Where it's running

  • Denise Mafra
    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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