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Avocado Mango for Pre-diabetes (AVMa Trial)
AVMa Trial Summary
This trial will study the effects of avocado and mango consumption on vascular function in people with prediabetes. Vascular function will be assessed using measures of blood flow and pressure, and by looking at the blood vessels in the eye. The trial will also explore whether avocado and mango consumption has any benefits for cognitive function and kidney function.
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- I have not donated blood in the last 3 months.I am between 25 and 70 years old.I am in good health with no major organ diseases.I am not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study.I can keep up with my normal physical activities.I am not on any medication that could affect the study's results.My fasting blood sugar is between 100 and 125 mg/dL.Your blood pressure should be between 120-160 for the top number and 80-100 for the bottom number when you visit the doctor.I have not smoked for at least 12 months.I have serious mental health or neurological conditions.I haven't had major surgery or serious injury in the last 2 months.I have had a head injury in the last 6 months.I have not had any cancer except non-melanoma skin cancer in the last 5 years.I have not abused alcohol or drugs in the last 2 years.I have taken antibiotics in the last 2 months.I work unusual hours, such as overnight.I have a history of major organ disease or surgery that might affect the study.My vision isn't fully correctable, and I have high eye pressure or severe astigmatism.I drink more than 4 cups of coffee or tea daily.My blood pressure is higher than 160/100 mmHg.My fasting blood sugar is either below 100 or above 125 mg/dL.Your Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels are not normal during the screening visit.I have diabetes.I am willing to stop taking certain supplements or medications that could affect the study.I follow a vegan or other strict diet.I have smoked or vaped within the last year.My weight has been stable; I haven't tried to change it or seen changes of more than 11 lbs in the last 2 months.I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder by a healthcare professional.I regularly engage in intense exercise or am an athlete.I have been on the same birth control brand and dose for less than 6 months.
- Group 1: Avocado mango meal plan
- Group 2: Control meal plan
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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.
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Does this research include individuals who have surpassed the age of 40?
"This trial is recruiting patients aged 25 to 70. Those below 18 have 198 potential trials and those over 65 have 1040 prospective clinical studies."
Are individuals currently able to join this medical experiment?
"According to the information hosted on clinicialtrials.gov, this research study is actively recruiting participants. Initially posted on October 11th 2021 and most recently altered on April 25th 2022, recruitment for these trial remains ongoing."
How extensive is the enrolment process for this trial?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is actively recruiting participants and has been since 11th October 2021 (last update 25th April 2022). The research necessitates 80 individuals from one site."
What are the criteria for individuals to qualify for enrollment in this research project?
"This clinical trial has room for 80 individuals who suffer from vasodilation, aged between 25 and 70 years old. Eligible candidates must be in good physical health with a fasting blood glucose concentration between 100-125mg/dL and a blood pressure of 120-160mmHg (systolic) or 80-100mmHG(diastolic). Additionally, they should abstain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to the study visit as well as any medications that may interfere with outcomes. Furthermore, participants need to comply with dietary plans, follow scheduled visits and answer questionnaires; providing blood samples while maintaining an usual physical activity pattern"
What are the objectives of this clinical investigation?
"The Clinical Nutrition Research Center at the Illinois Institute of Technology, who are sponsoring this trial, have determined that Changes in Plasma Biomarkers and Measures of Inflammation Concentration (IL-6) will be used as the primary outcome measurement over a span of 8 weeks. Secondary outcomes such as changes in Cognitive Function (Wide Range Achievement Test - 4th Edition Reading Subtest), Foveal Avascular Zone area (Microvascular assessment by OCT-A) and Vascular Branch Number (also Microvascular assessment by OCT-A) shall also be evaluated."
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