Lentils as a Functional Food to Improve Glucose and Decrease Cardiovascular Risk (LEN-0-2012)

December 11, 2014 updated by: Dr. Carla Taylor, University of Manitoba

Lentils as a Functional Food to Improve Glucose Tolerance and Decrease Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Hypercholesterolemic Overweight Individuals

Compared to control foods, consumption of 3 cups of cooked lentils given weekly for 12 weeks will significantly improve glucose tolerance and lower LDL-cholesterol in individuals with high cholesterol and obesity.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This is a multi-site, randomized, controlled, parallel group food study designed to examine the health benefits, specifically glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity and LDL-cholesterol in overweight individuals with a high waist circumference and elevated LDL-cholesterol. Recruitment will consist of approximately 102 overweight participants (n= 51 participants per site, at 2 sites located in Winnipeg and Toronto) with high waist circumference and elevated LDL-cholesterol.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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102

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Manitoba
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2H 2A6
        • I.H. Asper Clinical Research Institute
    • Ontario
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5C 2N8
        • Glycemic Index Laboratories, Incorporated

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

30 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating females aged 30 to 75 years;
  • Body Mass Index of ≤40 kg/m2 and ≥23 kg/m2 if Asian or ≥25 kg/m2 if non-Asian;
  • Waist circumference ≥94 cm for males and ≥80 cm for females of Asian ethnicity,and ≥102 cm for males and ≥88 cm of non-Asian ethnicity;
  • Fasting plasma glucose <7 mmol/L;
  • Fasting triglycerides <4.00 mmol/L and LDL-cholesterol >2.50 mmol/L and <5.00 mmol/L;
  • Must be on a stable regime for the past 3 months if taking medications to treat hypertension or if taking vitamin and mineral/dietary/herbal supplements;
  • Stable body weight (±3 kg) for the past 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous diagnosis of type 2 diabetes;
  • High pulse consumption (≥2 servings per week);
  • Presence of liver disease (aspartate transaminase >2 times Upper Normal Limit), renal insufficiency (creatinine >1.5 times Upper Normal Limit); inflammatory bowel disease or other gastrointestinal disorders influencing gastrointestinal motility or nutrient absorption;
  • Use of medication which influence carbohydrate metabolism (i.e., steroids), or medications used to treat diabetes or to lower blood lipids, or any active medical or surgical conditions within the past 3 months;
  • Conditions or medications which are likely to increase the risk to the participants or study personnel, or to reduce the ability of the participant to comply with the protocol, or affect the results;
  • History of gastrointestinal reactions or allergies to lentils or potato-based foods, or to one or more ingredients in the study foods which significantly limits the number of study foods that can be consumed.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Cooked Lentils
The study group will be asked to consume food items containing one serving of (0.3 cups) of cooked lentils per day for the first 5 days, followed by one serving of (0.6 cups) of cooked lentils per day 5 times per week (equivalent of 3 cups cooked lentils per week) for the remainder of the 12-week schedule.
Other: Cooked Lentils
Consume food items containing one serving of (0.3 cups) of cooked lentils per day for the first 5 days, followed by one serving of (0.6 cups) of cooked lentils per day 5 times per week (equivalent of 3 cups cooked lentils per week) for the remainder of the 12-week schedule.
Active Comparator: Potato-Based Foods
The control group will be asked to consume one serving per day of potato-based foods in matrices similar to those containing lentils in the same 12-week schedule, including the smaller serving size for the first 5 days.
Other: Potato-Based Foods
Control - Consumption of one serving per day of potato-based foods in matrices similar to those containing lentils in the same 12-week schedule, including the smaller serving size for the first 5 days.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To examine the effect of lentils on glucose tolerance and LDL-cholesterol.
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To examine the effect of lentils on glycated hemoglobin; fasting plasma glucose, insulin, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol and C-reactive protein.
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To examine the effect of lentils on vascular responsiveness, and biomarkers of vascular function, inflammation and metabolism.
Time Frame: 12 Weeks
12 Weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of Manitoba

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Glycemic Index Laboratories, Inc
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Carla Taylor, PhD, University of Manitoba

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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March 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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September 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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September 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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March 21, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 21, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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March 23, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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December 12, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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December 11, 2014

Last Verified

Last Verified

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December 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • B2012:010

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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