Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Protein and Prebiotic Fiber Intake on Adiposity in Overweight and Obese Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of Calgary
Collaborating Sponsors:
General Mills
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The metabolic syndrome is rising worldwide as a consequence of the continued obesity epidemic. The current obesogenic environment makes the regulation of energy intake difficult and impedes the mainte...
Detailed Description
The main objective of our study is to assess the effects of protein and prebiotic fiber intake on changes in adiposity in an overweight and obese adult population. Primary objective - To determine th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Males and females
- Age 18 - 70 years
- BMI 25 - 38 kg/m-2
- Stable body weight for at least 3 months prior to the study
Exclusion
- Type 1 diabetes
- Clinically significant cardiovascular, liver or pancreas disease
- Major gastrointestinal surgeries
- Pregnant or lactating
- Concomitant use of any weight loss medication, diet or exercise regime
- Antibiotic use in the preceding 3 months to enrollment
- Weight loss \> 3 kg within preceding 3 months to enrollment
- Use of bulk laxatives, fiber supplements or probiotic/prebiotic supplements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
132 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02217579
Start Date
August 1 2013
End Date
August 1 2017
Last Update
October 26 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4