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High Protein Diets, Weight Loss and Diabetes Study 2007

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity
Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes
Diet and Nutrition - Obesity
Registration Number
ACTRN12606000475549
Lead Sponsor
Commonwealth Scientific Research and Industraial Organisation
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

Body Mass Index (BMI) 25-40kg/m2 (this will be calculated for you)• Previously diagnosed Type 2 diabetes as noted on medical questionnaire or as assessed by a fasting blood glucose at screening (>6.1mmol/L).• HbA1C<9% (measured at screening)• Participants must understand the procedures involved and agree to participate in the study by giving full informed, written consent.• No abnormality of clinical significance on medical history (i.e. life-threatening cancer, liver or metabolic disease or cardiovascular problems - unstable angina, previous incidence of myocardial infarction, stroke or heart irregularity).• Not have type 1 diabetes (self reported)• Be available for the duration of the study (12 weeks).

Exclusion Criteria

Consumption of any over-the-counter medication or food (and unwilling to cease) that in the opinion of the investigator could interfere with the study (eg Policosanol, Metamucil, plant sterol margarines, psyllium).• The following items if taken need to be kept stable during the study: corticosteroids, diuretics, B-blockers, fish oil supplements, cholesterol lowering agents• History of heavy alcohol consumption (> 5 STD drinks/day)• Allergy to eggs• Type 2 diabetes controlled with insulin• Extended absences due to travel or other commitments• Person considered by the investigator to be unwilling, unlikely or unable to comprehend or comply with the study protocol and restrictions.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Total Cholesterol and triglycerides [At week 0 and week 12];2. Fasting ApoB [At week 0 and week 12];3. Glucose tolerance test (GTT) (0, 2hours) [At week 0 and week 12];4. Post prandial glucose using CGMS (36hr) [At week 0 and week 12];5. HbA1C[At week 0 and week 12]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Plasma folate, homocysteine [at week 0 and 12];2. Cognitive function [at week 0 and 12];3. Satiety profiles [assessed over a 12 hour period at week 0 and 12];4. Weight loss (including lean and fat loss as assessed by bioelectrical impedance) [at week 0 and 12];5. Renal function (urinary urea, plasma creatinine and microalbuminuria) [at week 0 and 12];6. Plasma lutein zeaxanthein and other carotenoids [at week 0 and 12];7. Nutrient intakes before and during weight loss [at week 0 and 12]
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