The effect of Virgin coconut oil on quality of life and serum lipid profile, glucose level and Hs Crp among acute coronary syndrome patients

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsANZCTR
Year 2018
INTERVENTION: 1. Participants will received 5 capsules of Virgin coconut oil twice per day ( 0.5ml/capsule = 10 capsules/5 mls ) for 90 days. After 90 days they place in washout period for 90 days and proceed with virgin olive oil (VOO) 5 capsules twice per day for another 90 days. 2. Assignment of starting capsules is randomised 3. All subjects are followed‐up every 4 weeks. They are instructed to bring back the empty containers of the VCO or VOO and the amount left is measured in order to monitor the compliance. CONDITION: Acute coronary syndrome Level of glucose (fasting blood sugar and Hba1c) Level of Hs crp Level of lipid profile PRIMARY OUTCOME: Serum glucose level (Fasting blood sugar) Serum hs crp Serum lipid profile ; 1. Total cholesterol ; 2. Triglyceride ; 3. HDL ; 4. LDL SECONDARY OUTCOME: Level of quality of life ; This outcome measure through MacNew quality of life after myocardial infarction questionnaire (Macnew QLMI) (with permission) Serum for HbA1c ; ; * this is one of primary outcomes INCLUSION CRITERIA: Inclusion criteria • Age 20 to 65 • Patients with stable acute coronary syndrome (ACS) • Both genders • Willing to ingest 5 soft gel twice time per day • Understand Malay and English language
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First added on: Aug 24, 2024