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Phenolic Compound

Oleocanthal-Rich Olive Oil for Platelet Aggregation

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Research Sponsored by University of California, Davis
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2
Subject is willing to drink 40 mL (approximately 2 tablespoons) of olive oil
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 2, 4 and 6 hours
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Study Summary

This trial will observe the effects of oleocanthal-rich olive oil on platelet function over a 6 hour period.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 20-45, with a BMI of 18.5-30 kg/m2, who can follow the study plan. Men must weigh at least 110 pounds; women need regular menstrual cycles. Excluded are those with blood disorders, under medical supervision, on certain medications or diets, or with allergies to olives/oil.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how two types of extra virgin olive oil (one low in oleocanthal and one rich in it) affect platelet function when consumed with food over different times compared to fasting overnight.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects may include digestive discomfort due to olive oil intake and possible changes in blood parameters related to platelet function.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30, which means you have a healthy weight.
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You are okay with drinking a small amount of olive oil, about 2 tablespoons.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 2, 4 and 6 hours
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 2, 4 and 6 hours for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Influence of Oleocanthal-rich EVOO intake on Collagen-induced platelet aggregometry
Secondary outcome measures
Influence of Oleocanthal-rich EVOO intake on Adenosine Diphosphate-induced platelet aggregometry
Arachidonic acid
Influence of Oleocanthal-rich EVOO intake on Metabolomics
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Oleocanthal-Rich Extra Virgin Olive OilExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is high in the phenolic oleocanthal, but contains similar amounts of total phenolics as the Oleocanthal-Low Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Group II: Oleocanthal-Low Extra Virgin Olive OilPlacebo Group2 Interventions
Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is low in the phenolic oleocanthal, but contains similar amounts of total phenolics as the Oleocanthal-Rich Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, DavisLead Sponsor
909 Previous Clinical Trials
4,704,080 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Oleocanthal (Phenolic Compound) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03528603 — N/A
Cardiovascular Disease Research Study Groups: Oleocanthal-Low Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oleocanthal-Rich Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Oleocanthal Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03528603 — N/A
Oleocanthal (Phenolic Compound) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03528603 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is there any way for me to join the clinical research?

"This clinically-directed investigation is seeking out 50 individuals, aged 20 to 45 and diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases. Other criteria include: gender (M: Trials 1 & 2; M/F : Trial 3), a BMI between 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 and weight of no less than 110 pounds, as well as the capacity and willingness to adhere to trial protocols and ingest 40 mL of olive oil daily."

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Is this research study open to individuals aged 25 or older?

"This clinical trial has a narrow age range of 20 to 45, whereas there are 55 trials accepting those under the legal age and 439 studies welcoming participants over 65."

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Is there any availability for participants to join this experimentation?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial initially posted on April 2nd 2018 is still looking for volunteers. 50 patients are required from one facility with the most recent edit taking place June 2nd 2022."

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What is the total enrollment of this research project?

"That is correct. According to information published on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment was first posted in April 2018 and has been actively recruiting since June 2022. A total of 50 participants will be taken from a single medical centre for the trial."

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~7 spots leftby Mar 2025