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N/A N=36 Randomized Double-blind Diagnostic

Application of New Technologies and Tools to Nutrition Research

Obesity · Diabetes

Enrolled (actual)
36
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Insulin Sensitivity — 4.2; 7.6; 5.4; 10.4 mg/kg/min — p=<0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Metabolomic and Energy Intake Restriction (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Imperial College London
Primary completion
Jun 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Insulin Sensitivity
4.2; 7.6; 5.4; 10.4 <0.05 sig
PRIMARY
Metabolomic Biomarker Discovery - Changes in Blood Plasma Cholesterol
5.6; 5.6; 5.1; 4.9; 5.8; 4.9 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Body Composition
28.9; 30.8; 23.5; 29.1; 28.6; 29.2 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Changes in Adipocyte Morphology
-10.9; -8.9; -8.5; 3.7 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Genome Integrity (DNA Methylation and Telomere Length)
SECONDARY
Body Weight
92.9; 91.9; 78.5; 84.7; 91.6; 87.3 <0.05 sig

Summary

The overall objective of the research is to develop new methods for studying the link between diet, health and disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthy overweight volunteers (body mass index (BMI) of 25-30 kg/m2)
  • Age between 50-65 years

Exclusion Criteria

  • Weight change of ≥ 3kg in the preceding 3 months
  • Current smokers
  • Substance abuse
  • Excess alcohol intake
  • Pregnancy
  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal disease e.g. inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome
  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Pancreatitis
  • Have any metallic or magnetic implants such as pacemakers
  • Use of medications likely to interfere with energy metabolism, appetite regulation and hormonal balance, including: anti inflammatory drugs or steroids, antibiotics, androgens, phenytoin, erythromycin or thyroid hormones.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01684917). 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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