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Conjugated Linoleic Acid (1:1 Isomer Mixture) Intake in Overweight People

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Overweight
Obesity
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Tonalin®
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01503047
Lead Sponsor
Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario la Paz
Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to examine the effects and safety of 3 g of a 1:1 mix of c9-t11 and t10-c12 (Tonalin®) on weight control and body composition in healthy overweight individuals who maintained their normal dietary and exercise patterns.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • aged 30-55 years
  • grade II overweight (BMI≥27 but <30 kg/m2)
  • not to be adhered to any calorie restriction diet
  • not to be taking any weight control medication or have lost more than 5 kg in the three months prior to the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • suffering of serious concomitant disease such as diabetes mellitus type II, metabolic syndrome (according to the criteria of the Adult Treatment Panel III), cancer, kidney disease, HIV, tuberculosis, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, eating disorders.
  • having undergone bariatric surgery and/or intestinal resection
  • breastfeeding and pregnancy.
  • not to give their signed, informed consent to be included in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CLA groupTonalin®Treatment consisted of exchanging the normal milk product consumed at breakfast for 200 ml of a skimmed milk with a lipid composition of 0.42 g saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and 0.72 g oleic acid, enriched with 3 g of a 1:1 mix of c9-t11 and t10-c12 (Tonalin®) (CLA group)
Placebo groupPlaceboTreatment consisted of exchanging the normal milk product consumed at breakfast for 200 ml of a skimmed milk with a lipid composition of 0.42 g saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and 0.72 g oleic acid, enriched with 3 g oleic acid (placebo, P group.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
body composition(DXA)0, 3, 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
anthropometric parameters0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 month

paramteres measured were: Weight, Height and Waist Circunference.

Biochemical parameters0, 3 and 6 month

lipid profile glucose, insulin CR-P PAI-1 adiponectin, leptin creatinine GPT and GOT transaminases

HOMA-Index0, 3, 6 month

insulin sensitivity index was calculated using the formula: HOMA-IR = fasting glucose (mmol/l)/fasting immunoreactive insulin (mU/ml)/22•5.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital Universitario La Paz

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Madrid, Spain

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