Effects of Grapefruit or Grapefruit Juice on Anthropometry, Dietary Intakes, Appetite, and Metabolic Profile in Overweight and Obese Young and Middle-Aged Adults (GJW)
July 25, 2011 updated by: Vanderbilt University
This trial examines the effects of grapefruit or grapefruit juice on anthropometry, dietary intakes, appetite, and metabolic profile in overweight and obese young and middle-aged adults.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Anticipated)
90
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Tennessee
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
- Vanderbilt University
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
21 years to 50 years (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- BMI 30-39.9
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or lactating
- On medications that are interfered with by consuming grapefruit juice
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
- Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: G
grapefruit
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weight loss diet
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Active Comparator: J
Juice
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weight loss diet
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Placebo Comparator: W
placebo
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weight loss diet
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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weight loss
Time Frame: 3 months
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3 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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metabolic syndrome
Time Frame: 3 months
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3 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Heidi J Silver, PhD, Vanderbilt University
Publications and helpful links
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Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
March 1, 2006
Primary Completion (Actual)
December 1, 2008
Study Completion (Actual)
December 1, 2008
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
December 17, 2007
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 26, 2007
First Posted (Estimate)
December 27, 2007
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
July 27, 2011
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 25, 2011
Last Verified
July 1, 2011
More Information
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 060035
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