Effect of Dried Fruit on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
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Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome
In brief
This is a 2-period randomized crossover study with free-living subjects on self-selected diets. The objective of this study is to compare the effects of ¾ cup of a blend of dried plums, figs, dates and raisins (DPFDR) with an isocaloric and macronutrient matched snack food on blood pressure, vascular health and lipids and lipoproteins in 50 participants who are representative of the U.S. population and at risk for cardiovascular disease (overweight/obese, elevated LDL-cholesterol, prehypertension, and/or prediabetes). The investigators hypothesize that the inclusion of DPFDR in the diet will decrease blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol, and improve artery function (assessed by standard blood pressure measure, 24 hr ambulatory blood pressure, central blood pressure and arterial stiffness) compared to the control group and baseline.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03020758
- Run by
- Penn State University
- People needed
- 55
- Starts
- 2017-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2018-11-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-08-18
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Body mass index of 25-36 kg/m2
- And, at least one of the following:
- LDL-C above 116 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L)
- Systolic blood pressure 120-159 mmHg
- Diastolic blood pressure 80-99 mmHg
- Increased waist circumference: ≥94 cm for men and ≥80 cm for women
- Elevated glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL and < 126 mg/dL)
- Triglycerides: above 150 mg/dL (1.69 mmol/L) and below 350 mg/dL (3.95 mmol/L)
- Low HDL-cholesterol: <40 mg/dL (< 1.03 mmol/L) for men and < 50 mg/dL (<1.29 mmol/L) for women)
You may not qualify if…
- Allergies to the test foods
- History of cardiovascular disease, stage II hypertension (BP 160/100 mmHg), kidney disease, diabetes or inflammatory diseases such as gastrointestinal disorders and rheumatoid arthritis
- Use of medication/supplements for elevated lipids, blood pressure, or glucose
Where it is running
- Penn State University — University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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