Promoting Gastrointestinal Health and Reducing Subclinical Inflammation in Obese Individuals

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity, Overweight

In brief

This study evaluates the impact of increased intake of fruits and vegetables and whole grains on markers of inflammation and gut microbial composition. The treatment groups are 3 servings of whole grain per day; 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day; and a control (3 servings of refined grains per day provided).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02602496

Run by

University of Nebraska Lincoln

People needed

52

Starts

2015-10-01

Expected to finish

2017-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-06-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Obese or overweight men or women (body mass index, BMI, ≥25 kg/m2)
• Free of known gastrointestinal disease
• No supplements use (excluding multivitamin)
• Participate in less than 1 h of exercise per week
• Have not taken antibiotics in the last six months

You may not qualify if…

• Men and women with fruits and vegetable intake exceeding 2 servings/day
• Men and women with whole grain intakes exceeding 1 serving/day
• Pregnant
• Do not fit the inclusion criteria

Where it is running

• Food Innovation Center — Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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