Randomized Study of Asian-Mediterranean Diet Effects on Cardiometabolic and Womens Health in Chinese Women Aged 21 to 50

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a healthy, Mediterranean-inspired localized diet called the Asian-Mediterranean diet on the health of Asian women, specifically focusing on cardiometabolic health and potential influences on gut and brain health. This study targets Chinese women in Singapore aged 21 to 50 years who have overweight or obesity, aiming to provide insights that may benefit these women and their families. The study is a randomized controlled trial designed to fill the current gap in evidence about the Mediterranean diets impact on Asian populations. The trial involves two groups an intervention group receiving pre-cooked Asian-Mediterranean meals twice daily and pre-packed nuts daily, along with regular dietary consultations, and a control group receiving dietary advice based on national guidelines through a leaflet. The intervention period includes free meals and nuts provided five days a week, with dietary sessions at the start and every four weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to either group in equal numbers. Participants will be involved in the study for up to 20 weeks, with measurements taken at the start, week 12, and up to week 20. These assessments include blood tests for cholesterol types, triglycerides, and inflammation markers such as IL-6 and CRP. The study also tracks adherence to the diet and monitors safety throughout. The trial aims to understand how the diet affects key health indicators over time in this specific group of women.

Asian-Mediterranean Diet and Women's Health