Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Tomato Ketchup on Inflammation

Lead Sponsor:

Maastricht University Medical Center

Conditions:

Inflammation

Eligibility:

MALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the inhibiting effects of a single consumption of tomato ketchup on inflammation which will be induced ex-vivo in human blood.

Detailed Description

The consumption of tomatoes and tomato products has been associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer. Tomatoes and tomato products provide a good source ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • BMI ≤ 30 kg/m2
  • Age \>18 years

Exclusion

  • Occurence of any adverse event, in particular those which require the use of medication that might interfere with the effects and/or the uptake of the investigational products
  • Intolerance of study products
  • Occurence of a serious adverse event
  • Use of supplements, functional foods and/or other products containing tomatoes, vitamins, antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds
  • Use of a medically prescribed diet or slimming diet
  • Vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
  • Excessive alcohol consumption (\< 28 consumptions (approximately 250 g alcohol) per week)
  • Participation in a clinical trial within 4 weeks before the study
  • Non-compliance with the demands of the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

6 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01462825

Start Date

November 1 2011

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

December 18 2012

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Dept. of Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Centre

Maastricht, Netherlands