Effects of Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Versus Olive Oil, for Weight Loss
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Overweight
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: Weight loss
- Registration Number
- NCT00529919
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Brief Summary
The primary aim of this research project is to determine whether the incorporation of food products containing medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil in a weight-loss program results in a different degree of weight-loss and total and regional fat mass loss than the incorporation of extra light olive oil. The secondary goals are to test whether there are differences in in metabolic risk profile changes between the 2 diets. We hypothesize that men and women who consumed MCT oil as part of their weight loss program will lose more weight and body fat than those who consume olive oil in their weight loss diet.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 53
Inclusion Criteria
- body mass index 27-33 kg/m2
- pre-menopausal women
- weight stable for at least 6 months
- normal score on Brief Symptoms Inventory questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria
- chronic disease
- weight loss treatment
- medication known to affect body weight
- unstable blood pressure, glucose, lipid levels
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Weight loss MCT oil consumption 2 Weight loss Olive oil consumption
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in body weight and fat mass, change in plasma lipid concentrations, fasting glucose and fasting insulin 16 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in blood pressure, change in fat-free mass 16 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States