The Effects of Increased Fiber Diet Consumption on Outcomes of Subjects With Visceral Obesity

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Visceral Obesity
• Interventions: Dietary Supplement: fruits, vegetables and/or whole grain high fiber rich diet

• Registration Number: NCT03363542
• Lead Sponsor: United Arab Emirates University

Brief Summary

The investigators propose to undertake a controlled dietary intervention study in UAE subjects with visceral obesity to examine the feasibility of a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and/or whole-grain fiber in the UAE population. The research will also investigate the longer-term influence of increased fruits, vegetables and fiber consumption on health and its capacity to sustain lifestyle change.

Detailed Description

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one of the highest prevalence of obesity related diabetes mellitus in the World \[3\]. Visceral (abdominal) obesity is particularly common and more closely related to morbidity in the UAE. The investigators propose to undertake a controlled dietary intervention study in UAE subjects with visceral obesity, the aims of which are: (i) To examine the feasibility of a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and/or whole-grain fiber in the UAE population (ii) To examine the effects of increased fruits, vegetables and/or whole-grain fiber consumption on cardio metabolic risk factors (iii) To investigate the longer-term influence of increased fruits, vegetables and fiber consumption on health and its capacity to sustain lifestyle change. The proposed study will provide the scientific rationale and the methodology for improving the diet and promote healthy eating in the UAE population.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-10-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-10-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-11-29
• Study First Posted: 2017-12-06
• Status Verified: 2020-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-08-16
• Last Update Posted: 2020-08-18
• Primary Completion: 2020-12-01
• Study Completion: 2021-08-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 332

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals with visceral obesity (WC=>88 cm for women and =>92 cm for men).

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with severe chronic clinical or psychiatric disease, 2) Participating in other intervention trials, have a special diet or taking supplements. Consent All volunteers will be required to provide informed written consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Fruits and vegetables rich diet	fruits, vegetables and/or whole grain high fiber rich diet	dietary education to increase fruits and vegetable consumption
Fruits and vegetables and whole grain fiber rich diet	fruits, vegetables and/or whole grain high fiber rich diet	dietary education to increase fruits and vegetable and whole grain fiber consumption
Whole grain fiber rich diet	fruits, vegetables and/or whole grain high fiber rich diet	dietary education to increase whole grain fiber consumption

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Waist circumference in cm	baseline and 6 months	Change in waist circumference

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

United Arab Emirates University; 🇦🇪 Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates