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Spirulina Platensis Supplementation and Calorie Restriction in Obese Men : A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Spirulina supplementation and calorie restriction in obese men
Registration Number
NCT06076161
Lead Sponsor
Universitas Diponegoro
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of spirulina platensis supplementation and calorie restriction on anthropometric parameters, body composition, lipid profile, insulin resistance, serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, and serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in men with obesity. The main question it aims to answer are:

What is the effect of spirulina platensis supplementation and calorie restriction on anthropometric parameters, body composition, lipid profile, insulin resistance, serum Superoxide Dismutase levels, and serum Malondialdehyde levels in obese individuals?

Participants will be respondents were given spirulina supplements for 30 days with a dose of 2x2 capsules 450mg

Researchers will compare intervention group with placebo group that weren't given spirulina supplementation to see if there is any effects on anthropometric parameters, body composition, lipid profile, insulin resistance, serum Superoxide Dismutase levels, and serum Malondialdehyde levels

Detailed Description

Spirulina supplement intervention on subjects with male gender aged 25-55 years, which will be intervened for 4 weeks / 30 days, before the intervention will be taken anthropometric parameters, body composition, lipid profile, insulin resistance, serum Superoxide Dismutase levels, and serum Malondialdehyde levels.

After that, spirulina supplement intervention will be given at a dose of 2x2 / day, and follow-up will be carried out every week, after 30 hours of intervention,spirulina supplement distribution is carried out by research assistants every 2 days.

Will be taken again to conduct anthropometric parameters, body composition, lipid profile, insulin resistance, serum Superoxide Dismutase levels, and serum Malondialdehyde levels.

The aim is to find out if there is an effect of spirulina supplementation on anthropometric parameters, body composition, lipid profile, insulin resistance, serum Superoxide Dismutase levels, and serum Malondialdehyde levels.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male Age 25 - 55 years
  • BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2
  • Waist Circumference > 90 cm
  • Low physical activity (Sedentary life style)
  • If taking weight loss supplements are willing to stop the dietary supplements, food or drinks.
  • Not undergoing a diet program.
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of kidney disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, and acute infections.
  • Post-surgery in the last 3 months.
  • Deficit in daily calorie requirement.
  • Smoking habit and alcohol dependence.
  • Use of hormonal drugs, antidepressant drugs, antibiotics, antidiuretic, glucocorticoids and use of vitamin or mineral supplements in the last three months.
  • Refusal to sign the informed consent and in the study if not completing all stages will be excluded.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Spirulina supplementation and calorie restriction in obese menSpirulina supplementation and calorie restriction in obese menRespondents will be divided into 2 groups, namely the intervention group and the control group. The intervention group will be given spirulina platensis supplements at a dose of 2x2 /hr with a dose per capsule of 450 mg for 4 weeks with education about calorie restriction.
Placebo capsules and calorie restriction in obese menSpirulina supplementation and calorie restriction in obese menThe control group will be given placebo 2x2/day for 4 weeks with education on calorie restriction.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total Cholesterol30 days

Total Cholesterol in mg/dL

Insulin Resistance - HOMA-IR30 days

Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) will be measured using fasting blood sugar and blood glucose (both in mg/dL)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body Mass Index (BMI)30 days

Weight in kilograms and height in centimeters. Weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m\^2

Body Fat Percentage30 days

Body fat percentage in percent

Serum Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Levels30 days

SOD levels in U/mL

Serum Malondialdehyde (MDA) Levels30 days

MDA levels in mmol/L

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Central Laboratory, UNDIP Academic Hospital (Rumah Sakit Nasional Diponegoro)

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Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

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