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Lean Pork in Plant-Based Diet for Healthy Aging
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Led By Moul Dey, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by South Dakota State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up time frame:16 weeks
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will study the effects of adding lean pork to a plant-only diet on markers of cognitive decline, muscular fitness, and immuno-metabolic functions in people 65+.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for people aged 65 or older who are generally healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds, and have a normal HbA1C level. Participants should currently follow a meat-based diet without special dietary requirements and be willing to eat meals on-site and provide samples.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if adding lean pork to a plant-only diet improves cognitive function, muscle fitness, and immune-metabolic functions in older adults. It's an all-food-provided study comparing two diets over 18 weeks with comprehensive health assessments.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves dietary changes rather than medication, side effects may include digestive adjustments or food sensitivities related to the introduction of lean pork into the participants' plant-based diets.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ time frame:16 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~time frame:16 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Concentration of Ferritin in blood
Homocysteine
Frequency of Sit-to-stand for strength assessment
Secondary outcome measures
Balance assessment using balance and gait score
Blood pressure in mm Hg
Body Weight in kg
+18 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: VegetarianExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian without any meat
Group II: OmnivorousExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Animal protein-lean pork
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Who is running the clinical trial?
South Dakota State UniversityLead Sponsor
19 Previous Clinical Trials
9,987 Total Patients Enrolled
Moul Dey, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorSouth Dakota State University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
76 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My kidney function is not normal.I have a history of cancer, diabetes, heart, liver, or kidney diseases.I am 65 years or older and in good health.I have had a heart attack or stroke in the past.I have not had major stomach or intestine problems in the last 3 months.I cannot attend in-person visits for meals or tests.I use medications, probiotics, long-term antibiotics, or have used tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.My HbA1C levels are normal and I weigh at least 110 lb.I mostly eat meat, have no special diet needs, and can follow the study's eating and testing plan.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Omnivorous
- Group 2: Vegetarian
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Healthy Aging Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05581953 — N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this experiment currently accept new participants?
"As per the clinicaltrials.gov data, this investigation is not presently looking for participants and has not been updated since October 12th 2022. Nevertheless, 51 other studies are currently recruiting patients."
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What effects is this research attempting to demonstrate?
"This trial will primarily measure the homocysteine levels in participants' blood over a 16-week period. Secondary indicators of success include ApoB, glucose concentration and IL-6 level - all assessed through microplate assay techniques."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
California
Maryland
District of Columbia
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
What site did they apply to?
South Dakota State University, Wagner Hall 416
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I need to lose some weight and I need some motivation and accountability.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
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