Status:

RECRUITING

Prebiotic Effects of California Grapes on Gut Health and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight Men and Women

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, Davis

Collaborating Sponsors:

California Table Grape Commission

Conditions:

Arterial Stiffness

Blood Pressure

Eligibility:

All Genders

45-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of table grape consumption on gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, systemic inflammation, and vascular function in healthy overweight men an...

Detailed Description

Participants will limit intake of grapes and other polyphenol-rich foods while following their usual diet during the 1-week run-in period before the start of the intervention. They will be randomized ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • post-menopausal women (cessation of menstruation for minimum two years)
  • overweight and obese (BMI between 25-35 kg/m2)
  • stable treatment for type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome
  • ability to understand the intervention concept and written consent to participate
  • willingness to accept randomization, undergo testing and intervention procedures, and deliver stool and blood samples

Exclusion

  • menopausal hormone replacement therapy started within less than 6 months
  • antibiotics, prebiotics within last 3 months
  • antidiabetic treatment involving insulin (for type 1 diabetes)
  • vegetarian/vegan and not able to follow modified diet
  • any serious medical condition including but not limited to coronary artery disease, uncontrolled hypertension, stroke, congestive heart failure, insulin-dependent diabetes, liver disease, active cancer and anemia
  • psychiatric disease that interferes with the understanding and implementation of the intervention
  • history of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, severe binge eating disorder in the last 5 years
  • history of substance abuse or alcohol abuse
  • involvement in a weight loss intervention program (including anti-obesity medication) within last 3 months or have had bariatric surgery
  • current smokers (within last 180 days)
  • use of dietary supplements containing polyphenols in the past 1 month
  • strenuous exercise greater than 10 hours per week

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 2 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06544954

Start Date

December 2 2024

End Date

January 1 2026

Last Update

April 24 2025

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Ragle Human Nutrition Center

Davis, California, United States, 95616