Fibre, Barley and Cholesterol Study: Can eating barley containing higher levels of beta-glucan (a type of dietary fibre) reduce cholesterol levels in the blood?

Not Applicable

Suspended

• Conditions: ntreated borderline hypercholesterolaemia; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: ISRCTN27031602
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Aberdeen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-03-28
• Last Update Posted: 25 May 2020
• Study Completion: 2021-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Suspended
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 74

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 30-65 years
2. Borderline/untreated high cholesterol levels

Exclusion Criteria

1. Systolic BP above 159 mmHg or below 90 mmHg, and/or with diastolic blood pressure above 89 mmHg or below 60 mmHg
2. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes or fasting blood glucose concentration >7.0 mmol/l, asthma or thyroid conditions
3. Eating disorders, high habitual intake of wholegrain food (>21 portions per week) or taking regular medication or supplements known to affect any dependant variable measured

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified