Effects of Ramadan fasting on cholesterol-metabolizing protein PCSK9 in people with obesity

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Prevention of elevated cholesterol by lowering circulating PCSK9 in metabolically healthy people with obesity; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: ISRCTN87587044
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sharjah

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2016-10-01
• Study Start: 2021-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 11 October 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Metabolically healthy male or female adult subject (>18 years)
2. Overweight/obesity (body mass index (BMI) >25 kg/m²)
3. Willing to fast for consecutive four weeks from dawn to sunset, and willing to participate and sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease
2. Taking regular medications or supplements
3. Following a weight-reducing diet
4. History of bariatric surgery within the last 6-9 months before commencing intermittent fasting
5. Pregnant or peri-menopausal woman

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified