Status:
COMPLETED
Low Fat Vegan or American Heart Association Diets & Cardiovascular Risk in Obese 9-18 y.o. With Elevated Cholesterol
Lead Sponsor:
The Cleveland Clinic
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Disease
Hypercholesterolemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of a reduced fat plant-based diet on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk. This plant-based diet cons...
Detailed Description
Scientific Question: In obese, hypercholesterolemic (\>169 mg/dl) 9-18 year olds and one of their parents are biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk significantly reduced...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children ages 9-18
- BMI \> 95th percentile
- Hypercholesterolemia (\>169 mg/dl)
Exclusion
- Pregnant women
- Patients already on vegetarian diets
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01817491
Start Date
March 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
January 15 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195