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Effect of Sea Grapes-antioxidants Extract in Obese Men : 4 Weeks Randomized-Double Blind Controlled Trial

Early Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Diabetes
Aging
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Drug: Sea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BW
Registration Number
NCT05037591
Lead Sponsor
State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta
Brief Summary

Doses of 150 mg/kg BW (30 mg/200g BW) sea grape extract in a previous pre-clinical trial, showed that it could improve blood glucose, total cholesterol and serum PGC-1 levels in rats fed a diet high in fat and cholesterol. In addition, you also have hepatoprotective activity (aka non-toxic) in diabetic mice. Previous research, is an in vivo (Pre-clinical) study that has not represented the benefits or efficacy of sea grape extract on variables tested in humans. Therefore, this clinical trial was conducted to support the effect of sea grape extract-antioxidant on blood glucose, total cholesterol, and PGC-1 levels in obese men for 4 weeks using a Randomized-Double Blind Controlled Trial.

Detailed Description

The study was a 4-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial followed by a 1-week screening period. Participants who respond to the invitation and meet the entry criteria during the telephone screening interview are scheduled for the initial visit. Evaluation during the initial visit includes physical examination in the form of BMI (Body Mass Index) based on Asia-Pacific guidelines and blood parameter screening tests in the form of blood glucose, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol, and PGC-1α were performed on all participants within 1 week of the initial screening. A random number between 1 and 70 was generated for each subject and registered participants were scheduled for their first visit and randomly assigned to the sea grape extract group (n=35) or placebo (n=35). Sea grape extract/placebo tablets/capsules were given to participants every 1 week (1 day of consumption per oral) 15 Minutes before eating (According to the diabetes drug guidline consumtion).

During the 4-week intervention period, participants were asked to continue their usual diet and not to consume functional foods or other dietary supplements. Anthropometry (BMI), Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) , blood parameters, urine profile (Marker of toxicity), and nutrient intake of both groups were measured before and after the intervention period. During the trial phase, all participants were instructed to maintain their normal diet and physical activity. Each week participants were asked to report assessments of side effects or changes in training, lifestyle, or diet; and to evaluate tablet compliance.

Subjects/Participants The study participants were recruited during 2021 at Manado, Republic of Indonesia. A total of 150 participants agreed to participate in the study. Only individuals men who are obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg m-2 and Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) ≥ 0.90) according to Asia-Pacific guidelines and have not been diagnosed with other diseases were included in the study. To meet guidelines for evaluating the efficacy of functional food referring to the Korea Food and Drug Administration (because Indonesia does not yet exist and Koreas belong to one Asian region so used), very obese participants (BMI ≥ 30 kg m-2) were not included in the study.

In total, 70 participants met the research criteria (age 29.98 ± 3.26 year; weight, ..... ± .... kg; BMI, .... ±.... kg m-2) and were randomly divided into two groups (n = 35 each) given sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1) or placebo (1.68 g/70kg BB day-1). The exclusion criteria for this study are as follows: (a) significant weight variation (over 10%) in the last 3 months; (b) a history of cardiovascular disease including arrhythmia, heart failure, or myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus (DM) and the use of pacemakers; (c) a history of conditions that may interfere with test products or inhibit their absorption such as gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn's disease) or surgeries that have been experienced (caesarean section or enterocele); (d) participation in other clinical trials in the last 2 months; (e) abnormal liver function; (f) a history of kidney disease (eg, acute or chronic renal failure and nephrtic syndrome); (g) undergo antipsychotic drug therapy within the last 2 months; (h) laboratory test results as well as medical or psychological conditions that may interfere with successful participation in research assessed by researchers; (i) a history of alcohol or substance abuse; and (j) allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the test product; (k) is neither a passive nor an active smoker. All participants give written consent before the investigation begins. The research protocol was submitted to the Health Research Ethics Commission (KEPK) of The General Hospital of Education Prof. Dr. RD. Kandou (Manado, Republic of Indonesia) online at http://sim-epk.keppkn.kemkes.go.id. All protocols referred to The Declaration of Helsinki and The Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS).

Measurement of Efficacy Results A total of 70 participants who met the research criteria were asked to visit the clinic once every 1 week (0th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th/last week of the study period) with a total of 5 clinical visits including initial examination. During each visit, the use of the supplement is currently reviewed and symptoms or side effects are noted. During screening visits, demographic and lifestyle information is collected (age, alcohol consumption, and smoking habits). Medical history is taken and urine turbidity tests are carried out.

The following parameters are assessed; Weight, Height, WHR and BMI during each visit. Blood samples were collected after a minimum of 12 hours of fasting during initial screening as well as in the 0, 2nd and 4th weeks of the intervention period to obtain blood glucose profiles, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and PGC-1α. Blood samples were taken from the arm vein. The arm vein to be punctured is cleaned with 70% alcohol and allowed to dry. A tourniquet is placed on the upper arm to expose and slightly accentuate the veins. The skin is stretched over the vein with the fingers of the left hand so that the vein cannot move. The skin is pierced with a needle and syringe with the right hand until the tip of the needle enters the lumen of the vein. The tourniquet is removed and slowly withdraw the syringe suction until the desired amount of blood is obtained. A 70% alcohol swab is placed over the needle and the syringe and needle are removed. The needle is removed from the syringe and the blood sample is transferred into a vacutainer tube.

Evaluation of Safety and Diet

The safety of the extract is assessed by the following procedure. Urine Test Strips 10 Verify Parameters, Parameters examined are:

* Glucose (50 -100 mg / dl)

* Protein (7.5 - 15 mg / dl)

* pH (5-9)

* Leukocytes (9-15 leu / ul)

* Nitrite (0.05-0.1 mg/ dl)

* Urobilinogen (0.2-1.0 mg / dl)

* Blood (5-10 Ery/ul)

* Ketones (2.5-5 mg/dl)

* Bilirubin (0.4-1.0 mg/ dl)

* Specific Gravity (SG) (1,000-1,030) Test the urine parameters above using Urinalysis 10U Reagent Strips Verify (REF U031-102 exp. 2022-03-05). Pulse rate and blood pressure are measured on each visit after a 5-minute break using intelliVue MP70 (Philips, Netherlands). Personal reports are also recorded at these times. We kept the subjects maintaining their usual diet and activity, and all participants completed diet records on each visit to the clinic during the intervention period to evaluate their energy intake and diet quality. Food intake data were analyzed by a nutritionist (Melvin Junior Tanner, S.Gz).

Statistical Analysis Statistical analysis is performed using SPSS software, version 26 (IBM Corporation). Fixed effects include treatment groups, treatment visits, and interactions between treatment and visit groups. The value p\<0.05 is considered statistically significant.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria
  • Only individuals men who are obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg m-2) according to Asia-Pacific guidelines
  • Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) ≥ 0.90 according to Asia-Pacific guidelines and
  • not been diagnosed with other diseases were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • (a) significant weight variation (over 10%) in the last 3 months;
  • (b) a history of cardiovascular disease including arrhythmia, heart failure, or myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus (DM) and the use of pacemakers;
  • (c) a history of conditions that may interfere with test products or inhibit their absorption such as gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn's disease) or surgeries that have been experienced (caesarean section or enterocele);
  • (d) participation in other clinical trials in the last 2 months;
  • (e) abnormal liver function;
  • (f) a history of kidney disease (eg, acute or chronic renal failure and nephrtic syndrome);
  • (g) undergo antipsychotic drug therapy within the last 2 months;
  • (h) laboratory test results as well as medical or psychological conditions that may interfere with successful participation in research assessed by researchers;
  • (i) a history of alcohol or substance abuse; and
  • (j) allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the test product;
  • (k) is neither a passive nor an active smoker.
  • All participants give written consent before the investigation begins.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
placebo APlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo BPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo CPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo DPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo EPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo FPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo GPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo HPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo IPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo JPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo KPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo LPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo MPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo NPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo OPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo PPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo QPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo RPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo SPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
placebo TPlaceboplacebo lactose powder (1.68 g/70kg BW day-1) or placebo tablets were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract ASea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract BSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract CSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract DSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract ESea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract FSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract GSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract HSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract ISea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract JSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract KSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract LSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract MSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract NSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract OSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract PSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract QSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract RSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract SSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
sea grape extract TSea grapes extract 1.68 g/70kg BWgiven sea grape extract 1.68 g/70kg BB day-1 were given to this group/arms
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-γ coactivator 1 alpha (PGC-1α) Levels "change" is being assessedChange from Baseline PGC-1α Levels at 4th weeks of the intervention period

Evaluate PGC-1α level in pg/dL

Total Cholesterol "change" is being assessedChange from Baseline Total Cholesterol at 4th weeks of the intervention period

Evaluate total Cholesterol level in mg/dL

Blood Glucose "change" is being assessedChange from Baseline Blood Glucose at 4th weeks of the intervention period

Evaluate total blood sugar level in mg/dL

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body Mass Index (BMI)Change from Baseline Body Mass Index (BMI) at 4th weeks of the intervention period

Body Mass Index (BMI) weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m\^2

TriglyceridesChange from Baseline Triglycerides Levels at 4th weeks of the intervention period

Triglycerides in mg/dL

high-density lipoprotein (HDL)Change from Baseline high-density lipoprotein (HDL) Levels at 4th weeks of the intervention period

high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in mg/dL

low-density lipoprotein (LDL)Change from Baseline low-density lipoprotein (LDL) Levels at 4th weeks of the intervention period

low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in mg/dL

Body WeightChange from Baseline Body Weight at 4th weeks of the intervention period

Weight in kilograms (kg)

Body HeightChange from Baseline Body Height at 4th weeks of the intervention period

Height in meters (M)

waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)Change from Baseline waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) at 4th weeks of the intervention period

This is calculated as waist measurement divided by hip measurement (W⁄H). For example, a person with a 30" (76 cm) waist and 38" (97 cm) hips has a waist-hip ratio of about 0.78.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fahrul Nurkolis

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Manado, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia

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