Efficacy of increased dietary fibre intake on body composition, weight loss and health

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Overweight & Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000587909
• Lead Sponsor: Queensland University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-05-21
• Last Update Posted: 25 May 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

1.Aged between 18 and 50 years of age;
2.Male or female;
3.Have a body mass index between 24.9 - 34.9 Kg.m-2.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Have a history or presence of a comorbid disease for which diet modifications may be contraindicated (e.g., gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, diverticulitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypoproteinemia).
2.Have a history of eating disorders.
3.Have a history of bariatric surgery.
4.Have a nut allergy.
5.Currently taking, or have taken in the last 3 months, dietary supplements for thyroid, hyperlipidemia, hypoglycaemia, or weight loss supplements (e.g., ephedra, thermogenic compounds).
6.Have participated in a diet or clinical trial in the last 6 months.
7.Females only: women with menopausal symptoms, women who are currently pregnant or are currently breastfeeding.
8.Mental or cognitive impairment that limits the ability to understand test instructions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in body mass index as a product of height measured with stadiometer and body weight as measured by scales.[At the beginning of the study (baseline) and after the 12-weeks of supplementation (final).];Change in body composition as measured by DEXA[At the beginning of the study (baseline) and after the 12-weeks of supplementation (final).]