Safety Trial of Herbal Melanin in Gastritis Patients

Summary

The aim of the study is to use Melanole, a herbal extract from Nigella sativa, for treatment of gastritis. The effect of Melanole will be compared between participants (including H. pylori and non-H.pylori infected patients), with the triple therapy and Standard of care treatment of gastritis, respectively. All participants will be examined before and after the administration of Melanole. The results showing a relief of gastritis symptoms for non-H. pylori patients and partial or complete eradication of H. pylori for H.pylori infected patients will be evaluated.

Timeline

Start

2018-03

Primary completion

2019-03

Completion

2020-03

Publications

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