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Pulses: Optimizing Pulse Consumption for Cardiometabolic Health
Led by University of Arizona · Updated on 2025-08-19
180
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
165 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Arizona
Lead Sponsor
U
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of consuming two different doses of pulses (1.5 cups/week or 3 cups/week) in individuals with baseline intake below 1.5 cups/week, compared to a control group receiving standard nutrition education based on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) My Plate guidelines. The main question the Pulses study aims to answer is: • What is the effect of increasing pulse consumption (in a dose-response manner) on specific cardiometabolic risk factors, including LDL-C, CRP, HBA1C, and blood pressure compared to standard nutrition education? For secondary outcomes, this study aims to answer the following: • Does increased pulse consumption improve the following: overall serum lipid profile (Total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, Triglycerides (TG), diet quality (measured by the Healthy Eating Index), and participants self-reported satisfaction with life (SWLS) and Satisfaction with Food-related Life (SWFoL). All participants will attend biweekly classes and food demonstrations. The pulses groups will learn to prepare various pulse-based recipes, while the control group will receive guidance on preparing healthy meals following the USDA MyPlate recommendations.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pulses: Optimizing Pulse Consumption for Cardiometabolic Health
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years old or older
- Currently eating less than 1.5 cup-equivalents of pulses per week
- Willing and able to participate in a 12-week dietary intervention focused on increasing pulse consumption
- Able to communicate in English and provide written informed consent
- Assessed as suitable for nutrition intervention by study dietitian or primary healthcare provider
You will not qualify if you...
- Consuming more than 150 minutes per week of pulse-based dietary programming or regularly meeting high pulse intake at baseline
- Having food allergies or intolerances that prevent eating pulses
- Not cleared by healthcare provider to make significant dietary changes
- Planning major dietary changes due to surgery, relocation, or lifestyle shifts during the 12-week study period
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Tucson Village Farm
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85719
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2
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85721
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kenneth Wilud, PhD
CONTACT
M
Milad Hasankhani
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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