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- Clinical Trial NCT00765310
Lipoic Acid and Prevention of Heart Disease
April 19, 2022 updated by: Gerd Bobe, Oregon State University
The Role of R-alpha Lipoic Acid in Prevention of Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
The purpose of this study is to see if a dietary supplement, R-alpha lipoic acid, is able to reduce risk factors such as body weight and high blood cholesterol levels in overweight or obese participants.
Study Overview
Status
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to see if a dietary supplement, R-alpha lipoic acid, is able to reduce risk factors such as body weight and high blood cholesterol levels in overweight or obese participants.
Recruitment will be in the Portland, Oregon area.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Anticipated)
100
Phase
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
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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Oregon
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Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201
- Oregon Health & Science 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
18 years to 60 years (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-60
- Overweight (BMI, 25.0-29.9 kg/m2) or obese (BMI, >30 kg/m2);
- Elevated plasma triglycerides (100-400 mg/dl);
- Weight stable for the last three months and at lifetime maximum;
- Exercise limited to 30 minutes 3 times a week or less;
- Hs-CRP level at baseline of ≤ 10 mg/L;
- Consuming ≤ 2 alcoholic drinks per day;
Exclusion criteria:
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant before the end of the study.
- Having had acute medical conditions, such as hospitalizations or surgeries, at least three months prior to entry into the study
- Diagnosed as having diabetes (fasting glucose <125 mg/dl for entry), cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, angina, thyroid disorders, cancer, inflammatory disorders or renal, hepatic, or hematological abnormalities;
- Currently taking lipid-lowering drugs, anti-hypertensive drugs, insulin , or oral hypoglycemic agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, weight loss medications, or hormone replacement therapy;
- On an extreme diet and not maintaining a prudent diet;
- Currently taking vitamin or antioxidant supplements, including R-alpha lipoic acid, except standard multivitamin/mineral supplements containing not more than the Daily Value (DV) of the vitamins and minerals;
- Smoking within the last three months;
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: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Quadruple
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Lipoic Acid
600 mg R-alpha lipoic acid in morning on empty stomach (two 300 mg capsules)
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600 mg in morning on empty stomach (two 300 mg capsules)
Other Names:
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo two caps every morning on empty stomach
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two capsules once daily in morning on empty stomach
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Triglycerides
Time Frame: 12 weeks and 24 weeks
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12 weeks and 24 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Body weight and composition
Time Frame: 12 and 24 weeks
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12 and 24 weeks
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Markers of inflammation and oxidative stress
Time Frame: 12 and 24 weeks
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12 and 24 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Collaborators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Gerd Bobe, PhD, Oregon State University
- Principal Investigator: Jonathan Q Purnell, MD, Oregon Health and Science University
Publications and helpful links
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Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start
April 1, 2009
Primary Completion (Actual)
November 1, 2011
Study Completion (Anticipated)
December 1, 2022
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
October 1, 2008
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
October 1, 2008
First Posted (Estimate)
October 2, 2008
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
April 21, 2022
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
April 19, 2022
Last Verified
April 1, 2022
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- AT002034-1 (7186)
- 5P01AT002034 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
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