Low Fat Vegan or American Heart Association Diets & Cardiovascular Risk in Obese 9-18 y.o. With Elevated Cholesterol

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Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, Fatty Liver

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of a reduced fat plant-based diet on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk. This plant-based diet consists of whole grains, fruits and vegetables and little amounts of nuts and seeds, with no limitations on the amount of food intake. Animal products are not allowed. The results of the plant-based diet will be compared with the diet recommended by American Heart Association. This diet also emphasizes fruits and vegetables, but allows healthy fats, low-fat meats, fish and low-fat dairy in moderation. The results of the study might be useful in understanding whether or not plant-based diets are protective against cardiovascular disease.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT01817491
Run by
The Cleveland Clinic
People needed
60
Starts
2013-03-01
Expected to finish
2014-12-01
Last updated by the study team
2021-01-15

Who can join

Age: 9 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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Where it is running

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