Assessment of the Effects and Safety of Spermidine Supplementation on Blood Lipids and Body Weight in Overweight or Obese Individuals With Hyperlipidemia
Assessment of the Effects and Safety of Spermidine Supplementation on Blood Lipids and Body Weight in Overweight or Obese Individuals With Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Panoramica dello studio
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Stato
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Condizioni
Intervento / Trattamento
Intervento / Trattamento
Descrizione dettagliata
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spermidine supplementation in overweight or obese adults with hyperlipidemia.
A total of 50 eligible participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the experimental group (spermidine capsule 10 mg/day) or the control group (placebo capsule, identical in appearance, packaging, and taste). Randomization will be performed by a third-party statistician using a computer-generated random number table with variable block sizes. Allocation concealment will be ensured through sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes. All outcome assessors, investigators, and participants will be blinded to group assignment throughout the study.
The intervention period lasts 1 month. Participants in the experimental group will take 2 capsules (10 mg total) of spermidine (extracted from North American high-selenium wheat germ, 100:1 concentration process) orally per day after breakfast. The placebo group will receive an identical regimen of microcrystalline cellulose capsules. During the trial, all participants will receive standardized dietary advice designed to avoid high-polyamine foods (e.g., natto, fermented soy products, mushroom, germ products) and maintain stable total energy intake without overeating. They will also be advised to avoid new nutritional supplements and any other weight-loss interventions. Weekly telephone follow-ups will monitor compliance and dietary/exercise logs. Compliance will be assessed by pill counts of returned capsules, with <80% adherence defined as protocol deviation.
Assessments are scheduled at baseline (Day 0) and at study end (Month 1). Baseline evaluations include anthropometric measurements, blood biochemistry, stool sample collection, and questionnaire assessments. At Month 1, all baseline measurements will be repeated, and adverse events will be recorded and assessed for causality using the Naranjo scale. Safety monitoring includes liver and kidney function tests and documentation of gastrointestinal or other adverse reactions throughout the trial.
Primary outcome is the change in triglycerides (TG) from baseline to 1 month. Secondary outcomes include changes in LDL, total cholesterol, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist-to-hip ratio, fasting glucose, liver/kidney function parameters, and adverse event rates. Statistical analyses will follow the intention-to-treat principle using SAS 9.4. Primary analysis will employ two independent sample t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests for between-group comparisons.
Tipo di studio
Tipo di studio
Iscrizione (Stimato)
Iscrizione
Fase
Fase
- Non applicabile
Contatti e Sedi
Contatto studio
Contatto studio
- Nome: Bu Le
- Numero di telefono: +86 17701621016
- Email: geyingjun@hotmail.com
Luoghi di studio
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Shanghai Municipality
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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Cina, 200072
- Reclutamento
- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital
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Contatto:
- Bu Le
- Numero di telefono: +86 17701621016
- Email: geyingjun@hotmail.com
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Criteri di partecipazione
Criteri di ammissibilità
Criteri di ammissibilità
Età idonea allo studio
- Adulto
Accetta volontari sani
Descrizione
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males or females aged 18 to 65 years.
- BMI ≥ 24 kg/m², without severe chronic diseases.
- Not currently using glucose-lowering or lipid-lowering medications.
- Dyslipidemia defined as triglycerides ≥ 1.7 mmol/L or total cholesterol ≥ 5.2 mmol/L.
- No active weight loss or weight gain diet within the past 1 month.
- No special dietary pattern changes (e.g., ketogenic, vegan, high-protein, meal replacement, intermittent fasting) within the past 1 month.
- No use of supplements that may affect polyamine intake (e.g., germ, yeast, fermented extracts, nutritional powders) within the past 2-4 weeks.
- Willing and able to provide signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of acute or severe gastrointestinal disease
- Concurrent participation in any other weight-loss therapy
- Current use of hypoglycemic or lipid-lowering medications
- Participation in any other clinical trial within one month prior to signing the informed consent form
- Pregnancy, lactation, or planning a pregnancy during the trial period
- Known allergy to cellulose or wheat
- History of cancer
- Renal insufficiency, indicated by abnormal serum creatinine levels
- Hepatic impairment, defined as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >3 × upper limit of normal (ULN), or total bilirubin (TBIL) >3 × ULN
- Any other condition deemed by the investigator as inappropriate for trial participation
Piano di studio
Come è strutturato lo studio?
Dettagli di progettazione
- Scopo principale: Trattamento
- Assegnazione: Randomizzato
- Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
- Mascheramento: Doppio
Numero di armi
Armi e interventi
Gruppo di partecipanti / ArmGruppo di partecipanti / Arm |
Intervento / TrattamentoIntervento / Trattamento |
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Sperimentale: Trial group (spermidine)
Spermidine capsules 10 mg/day
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Spermidine (10 mg/day) administered as two oral capsules taken after breakfast.
The spermidine is extracted from North American high-selenium wheat germ using a 100:1 concentration process.
Each capsule contains 5 mg of spermidine, with a total daily dose of 10 mg.
The intervention duration is 1 month.
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Comparatore placebo: Control group (placebo)
Placebo 10 mg/day
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Placebo capsules are identical in appearance, color, size, packaging, and taste to the spermidine capsules.
Each capsule is filled with microcrystalline cellulose and contains no active ingredients.
Participants will take two placebo capsules orally after breakfast daily for a duration of 1 month.
The placebo is packaged and blinded by an independent pharmacy according to a randomization code to ensure double-blind implementation.
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Cosa sta misurando lo studio?
Misure di risultato primarie
Misure di risultato primarie
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Triglycerides (TG)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Change in fasting serum triglycerides (TG) from baseline (Day 0) to the end of the 1-month intervention period.
Blood samples are collected after an overnight fast and analyzed using standard enzymatic methods.
TG level is measured in mmol/L.
This is the primary efficacy outcome of the study.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Misure di risultato secondarie
Misure di risultato secondarie
Misura del risultato |
Misura Descrizione |
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Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire - Revised 21-item(TFEQ-R21)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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The Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-Revised 21-item (TFEQ-R21) is a validated instrument assessing eating behaviors across three domains: cognitive restraint, uncontrolled eating, and emotional eating.
The questionnaire consists of 21 items scored on a 4-point Likert scale, yielding a total score ranging from 21 to 84, or standardized scores from 0 to 100.
Higher scores indicate greater levels of the respective eating behavior, with higher uncontrolled and emotional eating scores reflecting more dysfunctional eating patterns.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Alanine Aminotransferase
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Change in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels from baseline (Day 0) to 1 month post-treatment (Month 1).
Blood samples are collected after an overnight fast and analyzed using standard enzymatic methods.
ALT is measured in U/L and serves as a safety indicator of liver function.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Fasting Blood Glucose
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Change in fasting blood glucose levels from baseline (Day 0) to 1 month post-treatment (Month 1).
Blood samples are collected after an overnight fast and analyzed using standard glucose oxidase or hexokinase methods.
Fasting blood glucose is measured in mmol/L.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Change in serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels from baseline (Day 0) to 1 month post-treatment (Month 1).
Blood samples are collected after an overnight fast and analyzed using standard enzymatic or homogeneous direct methods.
LDL-C is measured in mmol/L.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Physical Activity Intensity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Physical activity levels (including intensity) were assessed using the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Total Cholesterol (TC)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Change in serum total cholesterol (TC) levels from baseline (Day 0) to 1 month post-treatment (Month 1).
Blood samples are collected after an overnight fast and analyzed using standard enzymatic methods (cholesterol oxidase-peroxidase method).
TC is measured in mmol/L.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Creatinine
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Change in serum creatinine levels from baseline (Day 0) to 1 month post-treatment (Month 1).
Blood samples are collected after an overnight fast and analyzed using standard enzymatic or Jaffé methods.
Creatinine is measured in μmol/L or mg/dL and serves as a safety indicator of renal function.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Body Weight
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Body weight (kg) will be measured using a calibrated body composition scale.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Body Fat Percentage
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Body fat percentage(%) will be assessed using a body composition scale based on bioelectrical impedance analysis.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Waist Circumference
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Waist circumference(cm) will be measured at the midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest using a standardized measuring tape.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Hip Circumference
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Hip circumference(cm) will be measured at the level of the greatest posterior protuberance of the buttocks using a standardized measuring tape.
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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BMI(kg/m²) will be calculated as body weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²).
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Baseline and 1 month post-treatment
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Collaboratori e investigatori
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Completamento primario (Stimato)
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Completamento dello studio (Stimato)
Completamento dello studio
Date di iscrizione allo studio
Primo inviato
Primo inviato
Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità
Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità
Primo Inserito (Effettivo)
Primo Inserito
Aggiornamenti dei record di studio
Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)
Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato
Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC
Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC
Ultimo verificato
Ultimo verificato
Maggiori informazioni
Termini relativi a questo studio
Termini MeSH pertinenti aggiuntivi
- Disturbi della nutrizione
- Malattie metaboliche
- Ipernutrizione
- Peso corporeo
- Dislipidemie
- Disturbi del metabolismo lipidico
- Condizioni patologiche, segni e sintomi
- Malattie nutrizionali e metaboliche
- Segni e sintomi
- Sovrappeso
- Obesità
- Iperlipidemie
- Prodotti chimici organici
- Ammine
- Amine biogeniche
- Poliammine
- Putrescina
- Poliammine biogeniche
- Spermidina
Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio
Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio
- Spermidine
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