Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid on Obesity Related Comorbidities

September 23, 2010 updated by: Augusta University
The major objective of this study is to conduct a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial to assess whether oral alpha lipoic acid supplementation will decrease cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in obese subjects.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

70

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

  • China
    • Xinjiang
      • Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, 830054
        • Xinjiang Medical University

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

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Han ethnicity
  • BMI≥25kg/m2
  • Having at least one of the following risk factors: borderline hypertension (130mmHg≤SBP<140mmHg or 85mmHg≤DBP<90mmHg), dyslipidemia (fasting total cholesterol ≥240mg/dl or HDL-C<40mg/dl), or impaired fasting glucose (fasting glucose levels between 6.1 and 7.0mmol/L)
  • 18-60 years old
  • Not on any antioxidant vitamin supplement

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy, lactation or child-bearing age without birth control device
  • History of hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease(CHD), cancer or liver disease
  • Anything that would impede the subject from complying with the ALA treatment
  • History of psychiatric problems

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: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: ALA
alpha lipoic acid 1200 mg/day
Dietary supplement: Alpha Lipoic Acid
1200 mg/day
Other Names:
  • Lipoic acid
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
placebo 1200 mg/day
Dietary supplement: Placebo
1200 mg/day

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Biomarkers of oxidative stress
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months
Insulin sensitivity
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months
Endothelial function
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Inflammatory markers
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months
Blood pressure
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months
Fasting lipid profile
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months
Pulse wave velocity
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Augusta University

Collaborators

Xinjiang Medical University

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

July 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 13, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 13, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

October 14, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 24, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 23, 2010

Last Verified

September 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HAC08-07-02

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