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NCT05723497
Elderberries and Obesity
Conditions: Fuel Management
Sex: All
Ages: 22 Years – 75 Years
Healthy volunteers: 1
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 10
Sponsor: Washington State University
Location: United States
Summary
Previous studies in humans indicate that anthocyanin-rich berries can positively alter fat oxidation and insulin sensitivity.
This study will determine if this is also true with elderberries, which are a more concentrated source of anthocyanins compared to other commonly consumed berries.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Women and Men between 22 and 75 years of age with a body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or above.Exclusion Criteria:Are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least 2-weeks out from final dose at time of staff meeting)Have a body mass index less than 25 kg/m2Are younger than 22 years of age, or older than 75 years of agePregnant, lactating, or intending to become pregnant during the study period, or have given birth in the past yearKnown allergy or intolerance to elderberriesHistory of bariatric surgery or nutrient malabsorption disease (such as celiac disease) or other metabolic disorders requiring a special diet that is not in accord with the diet behavior requested for this studyAdherence to restrictive (vegetarian or vegan) or extreme (fad [ex.
Ketogenic or Atkins] or quick weight loss/gain) diet patterns and unwillingness to consume a conventional, omnivorous diet and maintain body weightHabitual use of tobacco or marijuana (including vaping) products in the last 6 monthsDiagnosis or treatment of cancer in the past 3 yearsCrohn's disease or diverticulitisSuspected or known strictures, fistulas or physiological/mechanical GI obstructionUse of certain medications (prescription or over-the-counter) that may interfere with the study objectives, including blood thinning medicationsType 2 diabetes requiring the use of medicationFasting blood glucose > 125 mg/dLUnable or unwilling to give informed consent or communicate with study staffSelf-report of alcohol or substance abuse within the past 12 months and/or current treatment for these problems (long-term participation in Alcoholics Anonymous is not an exclusion)Other medical, psychiatric, or behavioral factors that in the judgment of the Principal Investigator may interfere with study participation or the ability to follow the intervention protocol
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05723497). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
