The Effects of ProAlgaZyme on HDL Cholesterol in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome

August 17, 2007 updated by: Health Enhancement Products, Inc.

The Effects of ProAlgaZyme Novel Algae Infusion on HDL Cholesterol and C-Reactive Protein in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of ProAlgaZyme in increasing levels of HDL 'good' cholesterol and decreasing total cholesterol and C-reactive protein in patients with Metabolic Syndrome.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Unknown

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of mortality in the United States. In 1988, Reaven, et al. published findings that indicate a majority of individuals who developed CVD had multiple concurrent risk factors including dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. Reaven, et al., defined this cluster of risk factors as Syndrome X and hypothesized that insulin resistance was the underlying factor in its development. Over time, metabolic syndrome has been used as a more meaningful term and additional risk factors have been associated with its diagnosis (Grundy, et al. 2004). Metabolic syndrome is an increasingly prevalent problem in the United States and other westernized nations. It is estimated that approximately 50 million Americans have metabolic syndrome. The risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome include:

  • Abdominal obesity
  • Atherogenic dyslipidemia (high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and high LDL cholesterol)
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Insulin resistance with or without glucose intolerance
  • Pro-thrombotic state (e.g., high fibrinogen or plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in the blood)
  • Pro-inflammatory state [e.g. elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)in the blood]

The management goals for metabolic syndrome include reducing the risk for developing CVD and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, therapy is directed at reducing LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose as well as increasing HDL cholesterol levels. Additional interventions to control blood pressure and lipids provide the next line of treatment for patients with metabolic syndrome.

ProAlgaZyme, a novel fermentation product of a freshwater algae ecosystem, will be evaluated in this trial for its effects on circulating lipids. According to the sponsor, ProAlgaZyme is expected to increase the circulating levels of HDL cholesterol while lowering total cholesterol and CRP. ProAlgaZyme was previously tested in a double blind, placebo controlled, pilot trial in 60 subjects with metabolic syndrome (30 subjects per arm), conducted at the University of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Statistically significant (p < 0.05 or better) improvements were seen in total cholesterol, HDL-C and C-reactive protein when compared to placebo. (In Press - Lipids in Health and Disease)

The present study will evaluate the effect of ProAlgaZyme versus placebo on blood lipids and hsCRP in subjects who meet the criteria for Metabolic Syndrome.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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28

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Minnesota
      • Edina, Minnesota, United States, 55435
        • MAPS Applied Research Center (MARC)

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Body mass index 28-40

  • Subjects with at least 3 of the following parameters:

    • Elevated waist circumference: Men - Equal to or greater than 40 in (102cm); Women - Equal to or greater than 35 in (88cm)
    • Elevated triglycerides: Equal to or greater than 150 mg/dL
    • Reduced HDL ("good") cholesterol: Men - Less than 40 mg/dL; Women - Less than 50 mg/dL
    • Elevated blood pressure: Equal to or greater than 130/85 mmHg
    • Elevated fasting glucose: Equal to or greater than 100 mg/dL
    • Elevated CRP: Equal to or greater than 5 mg/L
  • Subjects with ability to comprehend and complete the questionnaires and forms
  • Subjects whose schedules permit 4 visits to the study center over the duration of the trial
  • Subjects who are likely to comply with study procedures and test article consumption
  • Subjects who are likely to abstain from taking unauthorized supplements/medications or participating in any other clinical trial or experimental treatment during this trial

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with uncontrolled hypertension as defined as greater than 180/95 mmHg (subjects may be re-screened after adequate blood pressure control has been maintained)
  • Women who are pregnant or lactating, or who are of child-bearing potential and not using an acceptable method of birth control
  • Subjects with a history of hepatic or renal disease, insulin dependent diabetes, active cancer, HIV infection or blood dyscrasias
  • Current use of lipid-lowering medications, anti-inflammatories such as low-dose aspirin, or herbal therapies known to affect inflammation or blood lipids 8 weeks prior to study entry
  • Current use of Metformin
  • More than moderate alcohol use (> 14 drinks per week)
  • Use of illicit drugs
  • Acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, CVA, or coronary intervention within 6 months prior to study
  • Serious or unstable medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the subject's safety or successful participation in the study

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
HDL Cholesterol
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Blood Pressure
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks
C-Reactive Protein
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks
Lipid Panel (Total Chol., LDL-Chol., Triglycerides, Total Chol./HDL-Chol. ratio)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Health Enhancement Products, Inc.

Collaborators

Collaborators

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MAPS Applied Research Center

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Terence Pertile, Ph.D., MAPS Applied Research Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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April 1, 2007

Study Completion (Anticipated)

Study Completion

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September 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 17, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 17, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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August 21, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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August 21, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 17, 2007

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • H-0003-02
  • MARC007-003

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