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Pecans for Cardiovascular Health

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Penn State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Presence of ≥ 1 criterion for metabolic syndrome at screening (i.e., waist circumference ≥ 94 cm men or ≥ 80 cm women; triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL; HDL-cholesterol ≤ 40 mg/dL men or ≤ 50 mg/dL women; systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥85 mmHg; fasting plasma glucose ≥100 mg/dL)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will examine whether pecans have an effect on markers of peripheral vascular health, lipids and lipoproteins, blood pressure, and glycemic control.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with at least one sign of metabolic syndrome, such as a large waistline or high blood pressure, and a BMI between 25-40. Smokers, pregnant women, those with diabetes or severe hypertension, recent alcohol or antibiotic use are excluded. Also ineligible are individuals with unstable weight, cardiovascular events history, liver/kidney diseases.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if eating pecans affects heart and blood vessel health compared to usual care without pecans. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one adding pecans to their diet and the other continuing their normal routine.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves consuming pecans as part of the diet rather than medication, side effects may include potential allergic reactions in those sensitive to nuts or gastrointestinal discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I meet at least one condition for metabolic syndrome.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Flow Mediated Dilation
Secondary outcome measures
Augmentation Index
Brachial systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity
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Other outcome measures
Change in the composition of the gut microbiota

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Pecan GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will consume their usual diet, but replace one snack with unsalted raw pecans incorporated as a snack
Group II: Usual Care GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will consume their usual diet devoid of nuts

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Who is running the clinical trial?

American Pecan CouncilOTHER
2 Previous Clinical Trials
71 Total Patients Enrolled
Penn State UniversityLead Sponsor
355 Previous Clinical Trials
125,619 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Pecans (N/A) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05071807 — Phase 2
Cardiovascular Disease Research Study Groups: Pecan Group, Usual Care Group
Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Pecans Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05071807 — Phase 2
Pecans (N/A) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05071807 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is enrollment for this experiment still open?

"According to information from clinicaltrials.gov, this study is currently in the recruitment phase and was initially launched on August 15th 2022. The details of the trial have most recently been amended as of September 27th 2022."

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Has the Usual Care Group been sanctioned by the FDA?

"The safety of Usual Care Group was rated a 2, since Phase 2 trials offer some evidence that it is secure but no proof of its efficacy."

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What is the eligibility criteria for participating in this medical experiment?

"This medical experiment is seeking a cohort of 140 individuals, aged 25-70, with cardiovascular illnesses. Furthermore, it is essential for the participants to meet the BMI requirements of 25-40 kg/m2."

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How many people have enrolled in the clinical trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov states that this medical investigation, which was initialised on August 15th 2022 is actively recruiting participants. In total, 140 volunteers are required at a single site to complete the study."

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Is this medical trial accessible to individuals under the age of sixty?

"This medical trial requires participants to be between 25 and 70 years of age. There are 27 trials for minors, and 369 clinical studies catered towards seniors beyond the age of 65."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Cardiometabolic Effects of Pecans as a Snack
Kristina Petersen PhD, APD, FAHA 2022. "Cardiometabolic Effects of Pecans as a Snack". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05071807.
~52 spots leftby Apr 2025
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