Sea buckthorn infusion for body composition in overweight women
Official title: Sea Buckthorn Aqueous Infusion Impact on Body Composition Metrics Among Overweight Female Adults.
Run by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan · NCT07313423 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test if drinking a daily 5 g sea buckthorn aqueous infusion for 12 weeks helps lower weight, BMI, waist‑hip ratio, and visceral fat in overweight women aged 18–50.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07313423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18–50 with BMI 25–29.9 kg/m² who are not pregnant or lactating, do not have chronic metabolic or gastrointestinal disease, are not using weight‑loss drugs or supplements, and do not smoke or drink alcohol are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People outside the enrolled profile—men, those with BMI below 25 or ≥30, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with chronic metabolic/GI conditions, high physical activity (>1.4), or on weight‑loss medications—are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Sixty overweight women (BMI 25–29.9 kg/m²) will be randomized 1:1 to a daily 5 g sea buckthorn aqueous infusion taken each morning for 12 weeks or to continue usual habits without supplementation. The infusion is prepared fresh each day by dispersing 5 g sea buckthorn powder in 250 mL lukewarm boiled water and consumed after breakfast. Body composition (weight, BMI, waist‑hip ratio, visceral fat) will be measured at baseline and follow-up using an InBody 270 bioelectrical impedance analyzer. Data will be analyzed using standard statistical methods (ANOVA) to compare changes between groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the infusion could offer a simple, low‑cost dietary option to modestly improve weight and body composition in overweight women.
How similar studies have gone: Some preclinical and small human studies suggest sea buckthorn has antioxidant and lipid‑modulating effects, but rigorous randomized trials showing clear body composition benefits are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria females, age 18-50, bmi greater or equal to 25. exclusion criteria current pregnancy or lactation, a history of chronic metabolic or gastrointestinal diseases, use of weight management drugs or supplements, known allergies to sea buckthorn or other documented intolerances, smoking or alcohol consumption, a physical activity level exceeding 1.4, and prior participation in weight loss research programs
Where it's running
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University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eesha Naeem, Post graduate
- Email: eeshanaeem22@gamil.com
- Phone: +923264095787
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.