Naringenin supplementation for patients with bone fractures
Official title: Effect of Naringenin Supplementation on the Speed of Bone Fusion and the Concentration of Plasma Inflammatory Factors in Patients With Bone Fractures.
Run by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · NCT06612762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if taking naringenin, a natural supplement from citrus fruits, can help patients with lower limb bone fractures heal faster and feel less inflammation after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tehran) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 3, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 19, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06612762 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 who are scheduled for orthopedic surgery due to lower limb fractures and meet specific health criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, advanced kidney failure, or those taking medications that affect bone metabolism 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 investigates the effects of naringenin, a natural flavonoid found in citrus fruits, on patients with lower limb bone fractures. It aims to determine whether naringenin can accelerate bone healing and reduce inflammation following orthopedic surgery. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either naringenin capsules or a placebo, with careful monitoring of their health and capsule consumption. The study is conducted at Ayatollah Taleghani University Hospital in Tehran, focusing on hospitalized patients who meet specific inclusion criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could enhance recovery and reduce complications for patients with bone fractures.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of naringenin in this context is novel, previous studies have shown its potential benefits in other inflammatory and bone-related conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Candidate for orthopedic surgery for bone fractures of the lower limbs, * Ambulatory without assistance for a minimum of two months prior to the fracture. * Not having undergone amputation of the lower limbs. * Not suffering from liver cirrhosis. * Not suffering from advanced kidney failure (blood creatinine higher than 1.4 mg/dL). * Not having metastatic cancer, any chronic inflammatory diseases, nor taking any drugs that affect bone metabolism, including calcitonin, bisphosphonates, and corticosteroids. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy or intolerant reaction to narangenin capsules * Any abnormal changes in their liver, kidneys tests, * Failure to consume more than 10% of their capsules
Where it's running
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Ayatollah Taleghani Educational Hospital
Tehran, Iran Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Faeze Gohari, M.S.
- Email: gouhari71nutr@gmail.com
- Phone: 2122077424
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.