Pulses: Optimizing Pulse Consumption for Cardiometabolic Health
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Conditions studied: Cardiovascular (CV) Risk, Healthy Eating Index, HbA1c, Lipid Profile, CRP
In brief
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of consuming two different doses of pulses (1.5 cups/week or 3 cups/week) in individuals with baseline intake below 1.5 cups/week, compared to a control group receiving standard nutrition education based on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) My Plate guidelines. The main question the Pulses study aims to answer is: • What is the effect of increasing pulse consumption (in a dose-response manner) on specific cardiometabolic risk factors, including LDL-C, CRP, HBA1C, and blood pressure compared to standard nutrition education? For secondary outcomes, this study aims to answer the following: • Does increased pulse consumption improve the following: overall serum lipid profile (Total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, Triglycerides (TG), diet quality (measured by the Healthy Eating Index), and participants self-reported satisfaction with life (SWLS) and Satisfaction with Food-related Life (SWFoL). All participants will attend biweekly classes and food demonstrations. The pulses groups will learn to prepare various pulse-based recipes, while the control group will receive guidance on preparing healthy meals following the USDA MyPlate recommendations.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06861153
- Run by
- University of Arizona
- People needed
- 180
- Starts
- 2025-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2028-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-08-19
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- ≥ 18 years old (with no upper age limit)
- Currently consuming less than 1.5 cup-equivalents of pulses per week
- Willing and able to participate in a 12-week dietary intervention focused on increased pulse consumption
- Able to communicate in English and provide written informed consent
- Assessed as suitable to participate in a nutrition intervention by the study dietitian or primary healthcare provider
You may not qualify if…
- Individuals already consuming >150 minutes/week of pulse-based dietary programming or otherwise regularly meeting high pulse intake benchmarks at baseline
- Patients with food allergies or intolerances that preclude the consumption of pulses
- Individuals who have not received clearance from their healthcare provider to make significant dietary modifications
- Participants anticipating major changes in dietary habits due to elective surgery, planned relocation, or other lifestyle alterations during the study period (12 weeks)
Where it is running
- University of Arizona — Tucson, Arizona, United States (enrolling)
- Tucson Village Farm — Tucson, Arizona, United States
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