The Effects of Chia on Overweight/Obese Women

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Conditions studied: Obesity, Eating Behavior, Mood, Glucose, Dietary Modification

In brief

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of chia seed consumption on body composition, blood pressure, blood glucose, satiety, mood, joint pain, and dietary displacement in overweight and obese females (18-45years). It is hypothesized that consuming chia seeds will bring about a positive change in body composition (lower % body fat), satiety, mood, joint pain, and blood pressure, lower blood glucose levels, increased fiber and improved nutrient intake, in overweight/ obese females.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03233906

Run by

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

People needed

60

Starts

2017-05-20

Expected to finish

2018-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-05-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• are a female.
• are between the ages of 18 and 45.
• are not averse to consuming chia seeds on a regular basis (at least six weeks).
• have not taken any medication for any chronic disease (heart, diabetes, cancer) for twelve weeks.
• have not taken any steroid or hormone medication in the last eight weeks, excluding birth control pills...
• do not consume excess amounts of nuts and seeds. - do not consume alcohol on a regular basis.
• are not currently on a diet plan.
• are not pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

You may not qualify if…

• are a child, teenager, woman, or male younger than 18 or older than 45.
• eat large quantities of chia seeds on a regular basis.
• are taking any steroid or hormone medication (other than birth control pills). - are taking laxatives or fiber containing supplements on a regular basis.
• are pregnant or become pregnant.
• are currently on a diet plan.
• have a known allergy to seeds.
• consume excess amounts of seeds or nuts.
• consume alcohol on a regular basis.
• have a pacemaker or metal pins or plates in the body.

Where it is running

• California State Polytechnic University, Pomona — Pomona, California, United States

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