To compare the effect of meals rich in saturated fat, canola oil and bran on postprandial levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and interleukin-8 in obese and non-obese subjects

Completed

• Conditions: Obese subjects; Non-obese otherwise healthy subjects; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000337572
• Lead Sponsor: ational Heart Foundation of New Zealand

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-08-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

BMI >=30 kg/m2 and waist circumference >=90 cm for men and >= 88 cm in women. BMI =20-25 kg/m2 and waist circumference < 90 cm for men and <88 cm for women.

Exclusion Criteria

Cigarette smoking; history of cardiovascular disease; chronic infections; serious illnesses; use of medications including hormone replacement therapy. Women using the contraceptive pill and subjects with features of the metabolic syndrome including hypertension and dyslipidaemia will not be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified