The Effects of Walnuts, Walnut-Oil, Almonds and Fish Oils on Glucose Homeostasis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance

In brief

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of walnuts, walnut-oil, almonds and fish oils on blood sugar and insulin levels in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients. The hypothesis is that a diet rich in these foods will improve insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00579904

Run by

University of California, Davis

People needed

96

Starts

2006-04-01

Expected to finish

2008-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-04-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Clinical diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome
• Body mass index (BMI) 22-52

You may not qualify if…

• Habitual dietary intake of less than 30% fat
• Use of oral contraceptives, insulin sensitizers, d-chiro inositol, or any other supplements affecting weight or insulin sensitivity during the preceding two months
• Impaired glucose tolerance
• Diabetes mellitus
• Other system illnesses such as renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, severe hyperlipidemia and hypertension that require medication
• Smoking, alcohol intake (more than 2 drinks/week)
• The laboratory values used for exclusion of subjects will be fasting glucose > 110 mg/dl, glycosylated hemoglobin (HgBA1) > 6.5%, serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dl, ALT or AST > 2x the upper limit of normal, cholesterol > 250 mg/dl. The investigators will also exclude subjects with hematocrit < 30%.

Where it is running

• Clinical and Translational Science Center Clinical Resources Center (CCRC) — Mather, California, United States

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