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N/A N=40 Randomized Treatment

The Effect of Whole Almonds on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes

Enrolled (actual)
40
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: The Major Nutrients of NCEP Step 2 Diet and Almond Diets — 17.5; 17.2; 38.4; 29.2 % of energy — p=<0.0001

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Almond diet first, then NCEP Diet (Other); NCEP diet first, then Almond diet (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 40+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Taipei Medical University
Primary completion
Dec 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
The Major Nutrients of NCEP Step 2 Diet and Almond Diets
17.5; 17.2; 38.4; 29.2; 47.0; 55.7 <0.0001 sig
PRIMARY
Plasma Lipid Profiles at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
44.8; 49.7; 45.2; 48.5; 97.5; 102.9 0.2786
PRIMARY
The Calories of NCEP Step 2 Diet and Almond Diets
1,665.9; 1,643.4 0.420
PRIMARY
Lipid Composition of NCEP Step 2 Diet and Almond Diets
22.0; 22.3; 30.7; 12.7; 11.1; 9.5 <0.0001 sig
PRIMARY
Body Weight at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
64.7; 64.8; 65.3; 64.7 0.2412
PRIMARY
Body Fat Percentage at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
31.6; 31.4; 31.0; 31.7 0.3837
PRIMARY
Blood Pressure at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
124.2; 123.6; 124.5; 122.1; 74.9; 77.3 0.9784
PRIMARY
Plasma Fasting Glucose at the Baseline and the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
146.5; 139.6; 140.7; 140.3 0.5868
PRIMARY
Area Under Curve of Plasma Glucose After Eating Standard Breakfast at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
37424; 36415; 35768; 37706 0.1101
PRIMARY
Plasma Fasting Insulin at the Baseline and the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
11.2; 12.3; 10.4; 11.8 0.7823
PRIMARY
Area Under Curve of Plasma Insulin After Eating Standard Breakfast at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
3975; 4690; 4055; 4345 0.5570
PRIMARY
Plasma HbA1c Level at the Baseline and the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
7.47; 7.45; 7.51; 7.39 0.6263
PRIMARY
HOMA at the Baseline and the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
4.00; 4.24; 3.58; 3.98 0.8328
PRIMARY
Plasma Apolipoprotein Level at the Baseline and the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
128.9; 135.1; 128.3; 135.3; 82.9; 85.8 0.7758
PRIMARY
Plasma Nitric Oxide Level at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
59.6; 72.1; 62.5; 50.6 0.0476 sig
PRIMARY
Endothelial Function at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
43.4; 44.0; 46.1; 42.3; 22.3; 22.9 0.1205
PRIMARY
Plasma Protein Carbonyl Level at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
1.00; 1.06; 1.00; 0.72 0.1512
PRIMARY
Plasma Oxide LDL Level at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
32.8; 34.8; 33.9; 35.1 0.7364
PRIMARY
Urine Isoproterenol Level at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
12.2; 14.2; 11.9; 12.2 0.1995
PRIMARY
Plasma Vitamin E Level at the Baseline and at the End of 3-month Dietary Intervention
8.51; 9.24; 8.86; 9.57 0.8528

Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine whether almond consumption for 3 month will help Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes control blood glucose and decrease risk factors of cardiovascular disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • aged between 40-70 years,
  • with BMI = 24-35 kg/m2,
  • HbA1c 6.5-9 %, and
  • regular use of oral hypoglycemic agents.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Use of insulin to control blood glucose
  • Regular use of oral steroids
  • Regular use of anti-inflammatory agents (prescribed [Rx] or over-the-counter [OTC])
  • Gain or loss of larger than 5% of body weight in the last 6 months
  • CVD: coronary artery disease, left ventricular hypertrophy evidenced by echocardiogram, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, dysautonomia
  • Gastrointestinal: diseases, conditions, or medications influencing gastrointestinal absorption including active peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, treatment with acid-lowering drugs
  • Renal: chronic kidney disease due to any condition, renovascular disease, history of nephrolithiasis, diabetic nephropathy, serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL
  • Endocrine: disease, untreated thyroid disease, adrenal disease, pheochromocytoma, parathyroid disease, hyperuricemia
  • Rheumatologic: gout, inflammatory arthritis
  • Active treatment for cancer of any type (except basal cell carcinoma) 1 year
  • Systolic blood pressure larger than 150 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure larger than 95 mmHg.
  • Any history of or known allergies to nuts of any kind
  • Frequent nut consumption, defined as ≥ 3 oz/wk; however, subjects who are willing to refrain from eating all nuts and nut products for 6 wk prior to their initial visit (Visit 1) may be considered eligible
  • Regular use of any dietary supplements containing vitamins, minerals, herbal or other plant-based preparations, fish oil supplements (including cod liver oil) or homeopathic remedies; however, subjects who are willing to refrain from the use of these supplements for 1 mo prior to their initial visit (Visit 1) and throughout the entire study may be considered eligible
  • Usual daily ethanol intake of larger or equal to 2 drinks (24 oz beer, 8 oz wine, 2 oz hard liquor)
  • Illicit drug use
  • Specific laboratory blood or urine analysis parameters of: creatinine larger than 1.5 mg/dL, ALT and AST larger than 1.5 nmol/L, and urinalysis - hematuria and proteinuria
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01656850). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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