Status:
COMPLETED
Cardiovascular Benefits of Acai Polyphenols in Volunteers at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
University of Reading
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Eligibility:
MALE
30-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to carry out a randomized double blind controlled trial in 30 male subjects to investigate the effect of acai consumption on acute changes in vascular function, and to oth...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male, 30-65 aged, BMI 25-35 kg/m2, Cholesterol \<8 mmol/l.
Exclusion
- Female, BMI \<25 or \>35 kg/m2, Cholesterol \>8mmol l-1, elevated fasting blood sugar \> 6.5 mmols l-1 , elevated systolic blood pressure \>150 mmHg, history of stroke or heart attack within the previous 12 months, current smoking, taking lipid lowering, blood pressure lowering or anti-blood clotting medication or taking micronutrient supplements.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
23 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02292329
Start Date
September 1 2014
End Date
March 1 2015
Last Update
May 30 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG6 6AP