Effect of Irvingia Gabonensis (Bush Mango)on Parameters Associated With Metabolic Syndrome
- Conditions
- Metabolic SyndromeObesityDyslipidemia
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: IGOB131
- Registration Number
- NCT00645775
- Lead Sponsor
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Brief Summary
The study investigated the use and efficacy of the seeds of African bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis)to control body weight, blood lipids and hormones in overweight and obese people.
- Detailed Description
To assess the effects of seeds of Irvingia gabonensis on body weight, fasting blood glucose, plasma total and LDL cholesterol in 102 overweight and obese participants.
The study was a 10 week randomized, double blind, placebo controlled design. participants were randomly divided into 2 groups of 51 participants each. Group 1 was the placebo group, while Group 2 was the active group. Each group received 2 daily doses of 125 mg (before meals) of either placebo or Irvingia gabonensis.
Weight as well as fasting blood was taken at baseline and at 4, 8 and 10 weeks. No major detary changes or exercises were suggested during the study period.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 102
- BMI>26
- Diabetics Pregnant and lactating Participating in any other weight reducing program Smokers
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 IGOB131 Compare active to placebo
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight change 10 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in blood lipids and hormone levels 10 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Laboratory of Nutrition & Nutritional Biochemistry
🇨🇲Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon