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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12618001861246
ACTRN12618001861246Completed未知

Does inclusion of almonds in an energy restricted diet enhance weight loss and protect against weight regain in overweight and obese adults?

Assoc.Prof. Alison Coates0 sites137 target enrollmentStarted: November 15, 2018Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
未知
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
137

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Masking
Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
25 Years to 65 Years (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Males and females aged 25-65 years.
  • Overweight or obese with BMI between 27.5 -34.9 kg/m2.
  • Non-smoker (minimum 6 months).
  • Weight stable (within 5kg) in the past 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have cardiovascular disease (including uncontrolled high blood pressure) or a chronic disease, including Type-1 or -2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, kidney or liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders requiring medical nutrition therapy (e.g. Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel, coeliac disease)
  • Have allergies to nuts, gluten or other components of the test foods.
  • Consume more than 30g nuts per week in the month prior to beginning the trial.
  • Participant has a recent history (within 12 months) or strong potential for alcohol abuse. Defined as >14 standard drinks per week.
  • Are unable to chew hard foods such as nuts.
  • Have changed medication or supplementation in the last 3 months.
  • Take vitamin, mineral, herbal supplementation or medications that may have an impact on study outcomes.
  • Unwilling to stop dietary supplements that influence weight.
  • Suffer claustrophobia or a fear of enclosed spaces
  • Are already involved in another research project within 30 days of commencement of the present study that in the opinion of the investigators will be unsuitable for this study.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Show unwillingness to be randomized to either experimental group.
  • Failure to satisfy the investigator regarding suitability to participate for any other reason.
  • Are unwilling or unable to provide written consent.

Investigators

Sponsor
Assoc.Prof. Alison Coates

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