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High Protein Diet for Obesity (HPD Trial)

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Led By Jonathan P Jacobs, MD PhD

Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Subjects on non-obesity prescription medication may be included

Men and women between 20 and 60 years of age

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up microbiome sampling at 2 weeks will be compared with microbiome composition at the end of the 16 week study period for each subject.

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HPD Trial Summary

This trial will test whether a high protein diet helps with weight loss by changing the mix of bacteria in the gut, and whether this leads to different metabolism.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for men and women aged 20-60 with obesity (BMI between 27 to 40), who are either non-smokers or have not changed their smoking habits in the last six months. Participants can be on medications unrelated to obesity but mustn't have had significant weight changes recently, been on a low-calorie diet, or used investigational drugs shortly before the study.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if high protein diets affect weight loss by changing gut bacteria. It compares two groups: one taking a standard protein dose based on body mass, and another taking double that amount. Both groups receive an equal calorie intake to see how different protein levels impact the intestinal microbiome.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects from high protein diets may include digestive discomfort such as bloating or constipation, kidney strain in susceptible individuals, bad breath, and possibly an increase in some heart disease risk factors.

HPD Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am taking prescription medication not for obesity.

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I am between 20 and 60 years old.

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I am taking prescription medication not for obesity.

HPD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ microbiome sampling at 2 weeks will be compared with microbiome composition at the end of the 16 week study period for each subject.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~microbiome sampling at 2 weeks will be compared with microbiome composition at the end of the 16 week study period for each subject.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and microbiome sampling at 2 weeks will be compared with microbiome composition at the end of the 16 week study period for each subject. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Weight loss in response to dietary intervention change

Secondary outcome measures

Change from baseline liver characteristics as measured by fibroscan in response to dietary intervention

Changes in microbiome composition in response to dietary intervention

HPD Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Standard DietActive Control1 Intervention

Standard protein diet group as control based on 0.5 gram protein per pound of lean body mass with same calories: 15% protein and 55% carbohydrate.

Group II: High Protein DietActive Control1 Intervention

High protein diet group based on 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass: 30% protein and 40% carbohydrate.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor

1,609 Previous Clinical Trials

3,306,497 Total Patients Enrolled

40 Trials studying Obesity

9,981 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Jonathan P Jacobs, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any vacancies available for volunteers in this investigation?

"Clinicaltrials.gov data confirms that this research project is actively looking for willing participants, first advertised on April 3rd 2018 and most recently revised March 1st 2022."

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Does this research extend to individuals aged 85 or above?

"The qualifications for this study necessitate that participating patients are between the ages of 20 and 60. By contrast, there exist 202 trials designed to assist those below 18 years old while 596 studies target individuals 65 or above."

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Might I be qualified to participate in this medical study?

"The parameters for this research include a diagnosis of obesity and an age range between two decades. At the moment, there is need to recruit 216 candidates that meet these prerequisites."

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How many participants are eligible for enrollment in this scientific experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov hosts evidence indicating that the study is currently enrolling volunteers; it was initially posted on April 3rd 2018 and recently updated March 1st 2022. The investigation requires 216 participants from a single medical institution."

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