Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Dietary Fructose on Gut Microbiota and Fecal Metabolites in Obese Men and Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

Rockefeller University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Conditions:

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

45-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of abnormal liver function tests in the U.S. (Browning, et al., 2004), ranging from steatosis to end-stage liver disease. Fructose in...

Detailed Description

Non- alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs in 30% of the adult US population (Luther, J., et al., 2015). Eating large amounts of fructose (a dietary sugar) increases liver fat accumulation and ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Post menopausal female, last menstrual period at least 24 months ago OR male
  • Age 45-70
  • Willing to consume usual diet with either fructose or glucose added during (2) 16-18 day inpatient stays
  • Willing to consume usual diet during 2 week wash-out period at home
  • BMI 30.0-39.9
  • Willingness not to travel long distances while on study, including wash-out period
  • Willingness not to be exposed to new pets while on study including wash-out period

Exclusion

  • Fasting serum triglycerides \>200mg/dl
  • Fasting blood glucose \>126mg/dl
  • Renal function tests \>2x Upper limit of normal
  • Liver Function Tests \> 1.5x Upper limit of normal
  • Currently on statins
  • Daily use of a cathartic
  • Broad spectrum antibiotic use within the past 45 days
  • Currently on proton pump inhibitor
  • Currently on insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents
  • Active viral Hepatitis
  • Chronic constipation
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • GI resection
  • Any evidence of cardiovascular disease on EKG
  • History of cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, valve replacement, Myocardial Infarction, stroke / Transient Ischemic attack.
  • History of macronutrient malabsorption
  • Current smoker. Stopped \< 3 months ago.
  • Daily alcohol intake equal to 1.5 oz of 40 proof alcohol.
  • HIV positive
  • Any medical, psychological or social condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize the health or well-being of the participant during any study procedures or the integrity of the data
  • Persons taking probiotics

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 5 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 2 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

13 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03339245

Start Date

December 5 2017

End Date

October 2 2018

Last Update

March 26 2021

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The Rockefeller University

New York, New York, United States, 10065