pumpkin seeds
Botanicalexperimental
A pumpkin seed, also known as a pepita, is the edible seed of a pumpkin or certain other cultivars of squash. The seeds are typically flat and oval with two axes of symmetry, have a white outer husk, and are light green after the husk is removed. Some pumpkin cultivars are huskless and are grown only for their edible seed. The seeds are nutrient- and calorie-rich, with an especially high content of fat, protein, dietary fiber, and numerous micronutrients. Pumpkin seed can refer either to the hulled kernel or unhulled whole seed, and most commonly refers to the roasted end product used as a snack. — Wikipedia
Clinical trial activity
16 trials · 18 clinical orgs · 0 marketing orgs
Phase 1
1
Phase 2
5
Phase 3
2
Phase 4
0
Earliest trial started Oct 1, 2011 (NCT02086396)
Timeline
Indications
Mechanism of action
- Unspecified targetUnclear
unclear
Chemistry & pharmacology
Oral
No
Parenteral
No
Topical
No
Sources
- WikipediaPumpkin seed ↗
- NCATSSYW0QUB89Y ↗
- WikipediaPumpkin seed oil ↗
Also known as
- onion-pumpkin extract
- pepo
- pumpkin seed
- pumpkin seed
- pumpkin seed oil
- pumpkin seeds
Clinical trials
| NCT ID | Phase | Start date | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06944392 | N/A | Apr 11, 2025 | Northwestern University |
| NCT06314243 | Phase 3 | Nov 30, 2024 | Ain Shams University |
| NCT05738655 | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 | Greenyn Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Taipei Medical University |
| NCT05657821 | Early Phase 1 (Phase 1) | Oct 25, 2022 | Indonesia Timur University, University of Hasanuddin |
| NCT05542160 | N/A | Oct 1, 2022 | Greenyn Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Taipei Medical University |
| NCT04608461 | Phase 2 | Sep 17, 2019 | Bangladesh Medical University |
| NCT04146103 | N/A | Apr 1, 2018 | Saint-Joseph University |
| NCT03716960 | N/A | Sep 1, 2017 | Marymount University |
| NCT03629769 | Phase 3 | Feb 16, 2017 | University of Pisa |
| NCT03461263 | N/A | Jan 5, 2017 | Ahlia University, Cairo University |
| NCT02727036 | N/A | Nov 1, 2015 | Texas Woman's University |
| NCT02119429 | Phase 2 | Apr 1, 2014 | Texas Woman's University |
| NCT02353104 | Phase 2 | Nov 1, 2013 | Medicus Research, LLC |
| NCT01928966 | N/A | Aug 31, 2013 | Texas Woman's University |
| NCT01852487 | N/A | Feb 1, 2012 | Dream Plus, Pusan National University |
| NCT02086396 | N/A | Oct 1, 2011 | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro State University |
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Organizations
Research & Development (18)
| Organization | Org type | Trials | As lead sponsor | Phases | Earliest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Woman's University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2013 |
| Greenyn Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | For profit | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2022 |
| Taipei Medical University | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ahlia University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2017 |
| Ain Shams University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bangladesh Medical University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2019 |
| Cairo University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2017 |
| Dream Plus | For profit | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2012 |
| Federal University of Rio de Janeiro | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2011 |
| Indonesia Timur University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Marymount University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2017 |
| Medicus Research, LLC | For profit | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2013 |
| Northwestern University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pusan National University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2012 |
| Rio de Janeiro State University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2011 |
| Saint-Joseph University | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2018 |
| University of Hasanuddin | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2022 |
| University of Pisa | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2017 |
18 organizations
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