The effect of Coleus forskohlii extract on the risk factors of metabolic syndrome

Phase 3

• Conditions: Metabolic syndrome; Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Herbal remedies; Metabolic and Endocrine - Metabolic disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000305628
• Lead Sponsor: Victoria University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-03-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Overweight or obese (BMI >25), waist circumference of > 94 cm (male), waist circumference of >80 cm (female)

Exclusion Criteria

Cigarette smoker, hypertension, all types of heart, liver and kidney disease, pregnancy, lactating, Type 1 diabetes and weight loss medication.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
changes in appetite will be assessed using visual analogue scale; blood hormone levels will also be measured using commercial kits. [12 weeks]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
reduction in central obesity - waist circumference will be measured on fortnight basis.[12 weeks];alterations in blood lipids. This will be measured using commercial kits.[12 weeks]