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Polyphenols
Blueberries for Metabolic Syndrome
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Led By Marie-Claude Vohl
Research Sponsored by Laval University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
At least one of the following: BMI between 25 and 40 kg/m2 or Waist circumference ≥ 80 cm for women and ≥ 94 cm for men
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3-6 months
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Study Summary
This trial will study whether blueberries can help prevent obesity-linked metabolic syndrome by looking at the microbes in the gut and the metabolites produced.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Caucasian men and premenopausal women in good health, with a BMI of 25-40 or waist circumference over 80 cm for women and 94 cm for men. Participants must have high triglycerides or fasting insulin levels. Exclusions include heavy drinkers, recent surgery or antibiotic use, smokers, certain medication users, metabolic disorder sufferers, blueberry allergies/intolerances, significant weight change recently, or special diets.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if daily consumption of either real blueberry powder or a placebo affects the gut microbiota and can help prevent obesity-related metabolic syndrome. It combines genetic material analysis (metagenomics), gene expression profiling (transcriptomics), and small molecule characterization (metabolomics) to understand how blueberries might benefit heart and metabolic health.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves consuming blueberry powder which is generally considered safe as part of a regular diet; no significant side effects are expected beyond potential allergic reactions in those sensitive to blueberries.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
My BMI is between 25 and 40, or my waist size meets the criteria.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3-6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3-6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Glucose
Changes in plasma lipids/lipoproteins of overweight/obese men and women taking either blueberry powder or placebo blueberry powder
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in blood pressure of overweight/obese men and women taking either blueberry powder or placebo blueberry powder
Changes in gene expression in overweight/obese men and women taking either blueberry powder or placebo blueberry powder
Changes in inflammation biomarkers of overweight/obese men and women taking either blueberry powder or placebo blueberry powder
+3 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Blueberry powderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Blueberry placebo powderPlacebo Group1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Laval UniversityLead Sponsor
417 Previous Clinical Trials
172,213 Total Patients Enrolled
26 Trials studying Metabolic Syndrome
1,976 Patients Enrolled for Metabolic Syndrome
Marie-Claude VohlPrincipal InvestigatorLaval University
3 Previous Clinical Trials
123 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Metabolic Syndrome
100 Patients Enrolled for Metabolic Syndrome
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks every day.You have used natural health products in the last 3 months.You have gained or lost more than 5% of your body weight in the last 3 months.I have had surgery in the last 3 months or will have during the study.Your triglyceride levels are higher than 1.35 mmol/L, or your fasting insulin levels are higher than 42 pmol/L.People of European descent.I have a condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.My BMI is between 25 and 40, or my waist size meets the criteria.People who use nicotine.I regularly take medication that could affect the study.You don't like the taste of blueberries.I have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.I am a healthy man or a woman who has not gone through menopause.You are allergic to or cannot tolerate blueberries.You have specific eating habits like being a vegetarian, following a gluten-free diet, or eating a ketogenic diet.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Blueberry powder
- Group 2: Blueberry placebo powder
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including: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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there any opportunities available for individuals to take part in this research project?
"The clinicaltrials.gov database indicates that this medical trial is not presently accepting patients, despite its inaugural posting on September 1st 2017 and last edit occurring on September 6th 2022. However, there are currently 1482 other studies actively recruiting individuals for their research projects."
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Is the elderly population being considered for participation in this clinical investigation?
"The inclusion parameters of this research require potential participants to be aged 18-55. In comparison, there are 384 studies that accept minors and 1053 trials for those over senior age."
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In which patient population is this experimental protocol open to enrollment?
"59 individuals, ranging in age from 18 to 55 and diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, are eligible for this study. Additional requirements include that applicants be male or premenopausal female of good health status; further, they must have either a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 40 kg/m2 or a waist circumference above 80 cm (women) or 94 cm (men)."
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