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Almonds for Metabolic Syndrome

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Led By Laura Beaver, PhD

Research Sponsored by Oregon State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Presence of 3 or more of the following conditions: hypertension (systolic BP 130-179 mmHg or diastolic BP 85-119 mmHg), hyperglycemia (fasting glucose 100-599 mg/dL), central obesity [waist circumference greater than 40.1 inches (M) or 34.6 inches (F)], hypertriglyceridemia (150-499 mg/dL), low HDL [lower than 40 mg/dL (M) or 50 mg/dL (F)]

Age 35-60 years

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 0, 4 and 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study how eating almonds everyday affects gut health and inflammation in persons with metabolic syndrome.

Who is the study for?

Adults aged 35-60 with metabolic syndrome, willing to eat almonds daily and avoid other nuts, probiotics, multivitamins, and certain supplements for 13 weeks. Participants should have hypertension, high blood sugar, central obesity or abnormal cholesterol levels but no allergies to nuts/wheat/gluten, heavy alcohol use, recent tobacco use or antibiotic intake.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial is testing if consuming almonds every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome. The effects on metabolism and heart health will be monitored along with the impact of almond-derived nutrients.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects are not specified for eating almonds; however common concerns may include digestive discomfort or allergic reactions in those who might develop sensitivities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have three or more of the following: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, large waist size, high triglycerides, or low HDL cholesterol.

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I am between 35 and 60 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 0, 4 and 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~0, 4 and 12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 0, 4 and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Biomarkers of inflammation

Cardiometabolic health

Gut permeability and health: Inflammatory biomarkers

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Secondary outcome measures

BMI

Blood pressure

Glycemic control: HOMA-IR

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: AlmondsActive Control1 Intervention

Daily consumption of 2 ounces of unsalted, dry roasted almonds for 12 weeks

Group II: CrackersPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Daily consumption of non-whole grain crackers for 12 weeks (caloric equivalent to 2 ounces of dry roasted almonds)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Oregon State UniversityLead Sponsor

50 Previous Clinical Trials

8,361 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Metabolic Syndrome

48 Patients Enrolled for Metabolic Syndrome

Laura Beaver, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorOregon State University

Media Library

Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Almond Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05790564 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is it possible to be accepted into the research project?

"Prospective participants in this experiment should be between the ages of 35 and 60, possess metabolic syndrome, and are among a pool of 80 desired candidates."

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What is the participant quota for this research project?

"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this trial is actively recruiting subjects. This particular study was publicized on November 17th of 2022 and therefore remains current as the last update occurred in March 16th 2023. 80 participants are sought to participate from one medical site."

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Are seniors, over 70 years of age, being accepted into this clinical trial?

"This trial is seeking participants aged 35 to 60 years old. Conversely, there are 425 trials available for minors and 1330 studies that cater to people over the age of 65."

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Does this clinical trial have any available slots for participation?

"Per records found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is currently in need of participants. The initial post date was November 17th 2022 and the most recent update occurred on March 16th 2023."

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What is the purpose of this clinical investigation?

"This medical trial has two primary goals: to measure changes in gut permeability and health, as assessed over 0 and 4 weeks via short chain fatty acid levels; additionally, the researchers will be examining weight change from baseline at week 4 and 12, BMI (weight plus height divided by squared meters) fluctuations between week 4 and 12, as well as waist circumference alterations measured between the same time period."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Almonds to Improve Gut Health and Decrease Inflammation

Laura Beaver 2022. "Almonds to Improve Gut Health and Decrease Inflammation". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05790564.

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