A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Study to Assess the Effect of Sinetrol on Body Composition &Metabolic Health in Peri-menopausal/Early Menopausal Women (MENOFIT)
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Study to Assess the Effect of Sinetrol on Body Composition &Metabolic Health in Peri-menopausal/Early Menopausal Women (MENOFIT)
The menopausal transition is associated with significant hormonal and metabolic changes, primarily driven by a decline in estrogen levels. These changes contribute to alterations in body composition, including an increase in total body fat, preferential accumulation of central and visceral adipose tissue, and a reduction in lean body mass. Such redistribution of adiposity is a defining feature of peri- and early postmenopausal stages and is closely linked to increased cardiometabolic risk.
Visceral adipose tissue is metabolically active and contributes to the development of insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and chronic low-grade inflammation through the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and adipokines.These metabolic alterations may adversely impact overall health, physical function, and quality of life in peri- and postmenopausal women. In addition, menopause-associated changes in energy expenditure and appetite regulation may further predispose individuals to weight gain and fat accumulation.
Conventional management strategies for weight gain during menopause include lifestyle interventions such as dietary modification and physical activity; however, long-term adherence to these approaches is often limited. Pharmacological options may also be associated with safety concerns or may not directly address body composition changes. Therefore, there is increasing interest in nutraceutical approaches that may safely support metabolic health and body composition in this population.6 Sinetrol XPur C is a standardized polyphenolic extract derived from citrus fruits, including red orange, grapefruit, and sweet orange, enriched with flavonoids such as naringin and hesperidin. These bioactive compounds have been shown to influence lipid metabolism and adipocyte function.
Clinical studies have demonstrated the potential of Sinetrol XPur C in supporting body composition management.
The available clinical evidence suggests that Sinetrol XPur C may support body composition and metabolic health through mechanisms involving enhanced lipolysis, improved energy metabolism, and modulation of adipose tissue function.
Given the physiological changes associated with menopause and the need for safe and effective interventions, Sinetrol XPur C may represent a promising nutritional approach for improving body composition and related metabolic parameters in peri- and early postmenopausal women.
The study objective is to assess the effect of Sinetrol XPur C on Body composition (Total fat mass and fat free mass) using Dual-Energy- X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) when compared to baseline and placebo.
Study Overview
Status
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- perimenopausal or early menopausal women
Exclusion Criteria:
- women under HRT treatment
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Other
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Triple
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Placebo Comparator: placebo
maltodextrin
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dietary supplementation
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Active Comparator: investigational product
Sinetrol 630 mg/capsule/day
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dietary supplementation
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Body composition (Total fat mass and fat free mass) when compared to baseline and placebo.
Time Frame: 180 days
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To assess the effect of Sinetrol XPur C on Body composition (Total fat mass and fat free mass) using Dual-Energy- X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) when compared to baseline and placebo.
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180 days
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- MENOFIT
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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