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+MCNS+WL for Obesity

Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA
Obesity+1 More ConditionsMulticomponent nutrition supplement (MCNS) - Other
Eligibility
55 - 85
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a specific diet to see if it can improve cognition and brain blood flow in older adults at risk for cognitive decline.

Eligible Conditions
  • Obesity
  • Cognition

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

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Study Objectives

1 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Measure at baseline (pre-randomization), and 3, 6 and 12 months after randomization

Month 12
Cognition
Macrovascular cerebral blood flow velocity in fasting state
Macrovascular cerebral blood flow velocity in fed state
Microvascular cerebral blood flow in fasting state
Microvascular cerebral blood flow in fed state
Weight loss

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

1 of 3

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Trial Design

4 Treatment Groups

+MCNS+WL
1 of 4
+MCNS-WL
1 of 4
-MCNS-WL
1 of 4
-MCNS+WL
1 of 4

Active Control

Non-Treatment Group

48 Total Participants · 4 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: +MCNS+WL · Has Placebo Group · N/A

+MCNS+WLActiveComparator Group · 2 Interventions: Multicomponent nutrition supplement (MCNS), Behavioral weight loss program · Intervention Types: Other, Behavioral
-MCNS+WL
Behavioral
PlaceboComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Behavioral weight loss program · Intervention Types: Behavioral
+MCNS-WL
Other
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Multicomponent nutrition supplement (MCNS) · Intervention Types: Other
-MCNS-WLNoIntervention Group · 1 Intervention: -MCNS-WL · Intervention Types:

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: measure at baseline (pre-randomization), and 3, 6 and 12 months after randomization

Who is running the clinical trial?

Tufts UniversityLead Sponsor
248 Previous Clinical Trials
635,059 Total Patients Enrolled
17 Trials studying Obesity
103,731 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Massachusetts General HospitalOTHER
2,778 Previous Clinical Trials
31,224,635 Total Patients Enrolled
68 Trials studying Obesity
140,717 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
University of FloridaOTHER
1,274 Previous Clinical Trials
700,039 Total Patients Enrolled
35 Trials studying Obesity
26,296 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
University of New HampshireOTHER
13 Previous Clinical Trials
105,286 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Obesity
100,199 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Susan B. Roberts, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorJean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

Eligibility Criteria

Age 55 - 85 · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Massachusetts100.0%
What site did they apply to?
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University100.0%
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria100.0%
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+100.0%
References

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this research encompass participants over the age of 40?

"This research requires participants to be aged between 55 and 85 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the scope of the sample size in this medical research?

"Absolutely. Clinicaltrials.gov records show that the trial is actively seeking participants and was initially posted on September 13th 2022, with a recent update to its listing also occuring on this date. The study requires 48 patients for enrollment at one location." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Are there any eligibility requirements for participants in this research?

"To qualify for this trial, patients should have a diagnosis of obesity and fall within the age range of 55 to 85. The team is looking to recruit approximately 48 individuals in total." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Are recruitments still open for this research study?

"Per the clinicaltrials.gov listing, this trial is searching for participants and was initially posted on September 13th 2022 before being updated on that same day." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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