Effect of Whole-grape Powder on Body Composition, Fat and Bone Serum Biomarkers in Postmenopausal Women

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

The purpose of the study is to provide whole-grape powder or a placebo as a supplement to postmenopausal women for 12 weeks to determine the effects on body composition and bone formation.It is hypothesized that 12 weeks of supplementation with whole-grape powder will decrease body fat via resveratrol's positive effects on metabolism and negative effects on fat cells.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01717820

Run by

Texas Woman's University

People needed

40

Starts

2012-04-01

Expected to finish

2012-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-10-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Postmenopausal women in first five years of menopause,
• history of physical inactivity,
• low intake of fruits and vegetables

You may not qualify if…

• Not postmenopausal women,
• men,
• beyond five years of menopause,
• history of physical activity,
• high intake of fruits and vegetables

Where it is running

• Institute for Women's Health, Texas Woman's University — Denton, Texas, United States

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