Completed
Effect of Dietary Amino Acid Profile on Lipoprotein Metabolism, Vascular Reactivity and Inflammatory Markers
Led by Tufts University · Updated on 2014-05-23
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
287 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to explore the significance of the Lys:Arg ratio on responses of lipids and lipoprotein concentrations to dietary proteins and to evaluate the effects of dietary Lys:Arg on cardiovascular disease risk factors and endothelial function.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Dietary Amino Acid Profile on Lipoprotein Metabolism, Vascular Reactivity and Inflammatory Markers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age: 50-85 years
- LDL-C concentrations >120 mg/dL
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of medications known to affect lipid metabolism
- Established cardiovascular disease
- Renal disease
- Liver disease
- Thyroid disease unless controlled with medication for at least 6 months
- Type I and II diabetes
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic use of prescription anti-inflammatory medications
- Smoking
- Alcohol intake >7 alcoholic drinks per week
- Unwillingness to maintain body weight during participation in the study
- triglyceride (TG) > 400 mg/dL
- Unwillingness to adhere to diet and study protocol
- Weight gain or loss of more than 15 lb within 6 months prior to enrollment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02111
Status Unknown
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
0
Similar Trials
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here