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Effect of Konjac-mannan in Individuals With Insulin-Resistance Syndrome

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT03741686
Lead Sponsor
Unity Health Toronto
Brief Summary

To study whether a diet high in fiber from Konjac-mannan (KJM) has an effect on metabolic control in individuals with insulin resistance syndrome.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
11
Inclusion Criteria
  • Impaired glucose tolerant
  • Clinical absent of CHD
  • BMI less than 30 kg/m2
  • Presence of full insulin resistance syndrome
  • Reduced HDL cholesterol
  • Elevated serum triglycerides
  • Moderate hypertension
Exclusion Criteria
  • Regular smoking
  • Regular alcohol consumption
  • Family history of premature coronary heart disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Renal, hepatic or gastrointestinal disease
  • Taking medications for hyperglycemia
  • Taking medications for hyperlipidemia
  • Taking medications for hypertension

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
change in fructosaminechange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in systolic blood pressurechange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in total:HDL cholesterolchange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
change in total cholesterolchange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in LDL cholesterolchange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in glucosechange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in insulinchange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in HDL cholesterolchange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in apolipoprotein A-1change from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in apolipoprotain Bchange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in diastolic blood pressurechange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in body weightchange from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control
change in apoB:ApoA-1change from baseline after 3 weeks, relative to control

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