Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Nopales (Opuntia Spp.) on Lipoprotein Profile and Oxidative Stress in Moderately Hypercholesterolemic Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Arizona State University
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In light of the high CVD morbidity and mortality, promoting simple interventions to improve serum lipids and decrease oxidative stress are warranted to help prevent chronic diseases. Because of their ...
Detailed Description
In light of the high cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, promoting simple interventions to improve serum lipids and decrease oxidative stress are warranted to help prevent chronic diseases...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Moderate hypercholesterolemia (LDL cholesterol ≥ 120 mg/dL)
Exclusion
- Use of hypolipidemic medications
- Regular physical activity (≥ 30 min /day for ≥ 5 days/week)
- Presence of known chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, CVD, cancer, hepatitis, inflammatory conditions, gastrointestinal disorders)
- Consumption of \> 4 servings/day of fruits and vegetables
- Following a restrictive diet (e.g., carbohydrate restriction, veganism) or having any condition likely to require specialized dietary modifications
- Use of supplements (antioxidants, fiber and botanicals)
- Latex allergy
- Fear of needles
- Breastfeeding, pregnancy, or intent to become pregnant
- Unwillingness to comply with study protocol
- Participation in other research studies.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
27 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02209493
Start Date
January 1 2013
End Date
March 1 2014
Last Update
August 7 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Nutrition Laboratory at Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85004