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Dietary Intake of Whole Walnuts in Adult Subjects Under Low Cardiovascular Risk (FitALA)

21 juli 2017 uppdaterad av: Manja Zec, University of Belgrade

Investigation of Health Effects of Dietary Intake of Whole Walnuts in Adult Subjects Under Low Cardiovascular Risk Towards Established and Molecular Cardiovascular Risk Factors

This cross-over study investigates health effects of dietary intake of whole walnuts towards cardiovascular risk factors in adults under low cardiovascular risk.

Investigators hypothesize that daily intake of whole nuts as a replacement meal, would improve cardiovascular risk factors, including traditional risk factors and molecular biomarkers.

The participants are randomly assigned to receive either study treatment, or no treatment, and are crossed after five weeks.

The study subjects are instructed to continue with their habitual diet and physical activity.

Studieöversikt

Status

Avslutad

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljerad beskrivning

Recent literature data raise important questions on the beneficial effect of dietary fats. Dietary intake of nuts, although with high caloric burden, is however characterized with high intake of fatty acids with known beneficial health effects. Those fatty acids include mono- (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), to whom beneficial health effects are ascribed.

Among nuts, walnuts are characterized with comparatively high levels of MUFA and PUFA, especially content of alpha-linolenic PUFA, considered essential fatty acid, since not synthesized endogenously in humans. Dietary intake of alpha-linolenic acid is shown to be inversely related with cardiovascular risk factors, both in interventional studies and epidemiological cohorts. Molecular background of alpha-linolenic actions is bidirectional, and includes the action itself, as well as beneficial endogenous conversion towards long-chain fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic fatty acid.

Although high caloric intake is indicated with intake of walnuts, literature data suggest that consumption of walnuts does not increase body weight.

Dietary intake of walnuts has been shown to decrease cholesterol fractions, triglycerides and apolipoproteins in adult population. Also, consumption of walnuts was associated with decrease in blood pressure.

The study design is cross-over, controlled, randomized nutritional intervention. The participants are randomly assigned to receive either study treatment, or no treatment, and are crossed after five weeks.

The study subjects are instructed to continue with their habitual diet and physical activity. Additionally, study subjects are instructed to avoid walnuts and nuts other then study treatment, during the complete study period of 10 weeks.

Sample size calculation was conducted by use of online calculators, and was based on the low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Namely, in order to achieve decrease in 0.5 mmol/L, in a sample with projected standard deviation of 0.7 mmol/L, and type I and II errors being 0.2 and 0.05, respectively, 62 subjects are needed.

Studietyp

Interventionell

Inskrivning (Faktisk)

52

Fas

  • Inte tillämpbar

Kontakter och platser

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Studieorter

  • Serbien
      • Belgrade, Serbien, 11000
        • Center of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade

Deltagandekriterier

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Urvalskriterier

Åldrar som är berättigade till studier

30 år till 70 år (Vuxen, Äldre vuxen)

Tar emot friska volontärer

Ja

Kön som är behöriga för studier

Allt

Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

Presence of at least one of the following criteria, formerly assessed through routine medical examination:

  • dyslipidemia, defined as the presence of either: elevated total cholesterol (>5.2 mmoL/L), and/or elevated LDL-cholesterol (>3.4 mmoL/L), and/or elevated triglycerides (>1.7 mmoL/L), and/or decreased HDL-cholesterol (<1.6 mmoL/L)
  • elevated blood pressure (systolic/diastolic ≥120/80 mmHg), or regular anti-hypertension therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • presence of allergy on any nuts
  • presence of any chronic disease, excluding following conditions: hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2
  • smoking
  • statin therapy
  • pregnancy and/or lactation

Studieplan

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Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

  • Primärt syfte: Förebyggande
  • Tilldelning: Randomiserad
  • Interventionsmodell: Crossover tilldelning
  • Maskning: Ingen (Open Label)

Vapen och interventioner

Deltagargrupp / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Aktiv komparator: Walnut

At the beginning of the study, subjects are randomly assigned to receive either intervention treatment (whole walnuts) or no treatment (control arm).

Treatment arm includes 56 g of whole walnuts daily.
Kosttillskott: Whole Walnuts
Intervention arm includes whole walnuts taken as dietary replacement meal during the day, and between breakfast and lunch, and/or lunch and dinner. Importantly, none of the main meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner are to be replaced by study intervention, and the study subjects are instructed to do so. Walnuts are provided with the same producer at the Belgrade market.
Inget ingripande: Control
At the beginning of the study, subjects are randomly assigned to receive either intervention treatment (whole walnuts) or no treatment (control arm).

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Changes in LDL-cholesterol
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in LDL-cholesterol measured by clinical bio-analyzer from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in Systolic Blood Pressure
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in Systolic Blood Pressure, from baseline to endpoint, measured office-based at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in Diastolic Blood Pressure
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in Diastolic Blood Pressure from baseline to endpoint, measured office-based at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Changes in HDL-cholesterol
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in HDL-cholesterol measured by clinical bio-analyzer from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in total cholesterol
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in total cholesterol measured by clinical bio-analyzer from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in triglycerides
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in triglycerides measured by clinical bio-analyzer from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in glucose metabolism biomarkers
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in glucose biomarkers measured by clinical bio-analyzer from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in renal function parameters
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in renal function parameters measured by clinical bio-analyzer from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in liver function parameters
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in liver function parameters measured by clinical bio-analyzer from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in body weight
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in body weight measured by bio-impedance analyzer, from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in waist circumference
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in waist circumference, from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in percent of total body fat
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in percent of total body fat measured by bio-impedance analyzer, from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Level of Physical Activity
Tidsram: Baseline
Level of physical activity is assessed by use of standardized Physical Activity Questionnaire.
Baseline
Psychological parameters
Tidsram: 5 weeks
Psychological parameters are assessed by use of standardized questionnaire for self-assessment of psychological implications of daily activities related to cardiovascular health .
5 weeks
Changes in hematological parameters
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in hematological, from baseline to endpoint, measured by hematological clinical analyzer at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in number of leukocyte cells
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in number of leukocyte cells, from baseline to endpoint, measured by hematological clinical analyzer at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in total caloric intake
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks

Changes in total caloric intake, from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.

Total caloric intake is measured by use of standardized dietary questionnaire namely 24-hour Dietary Recall.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in caloric intake of fats
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks

Changes in caloric intake of fats, from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.

The caloric intake is measured by use of standardized dietary questionnaire, namely 24-hour Dietary Recall.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in caloric intake of carbohydrates
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks

Changes in caloric intake of carbohydrates, from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.

The caloric intake is measured by use of standardized dietary questionnaire, namely 24-hour Dietary Recall.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks
Changes in caloric intake of vitamin D
Tidsram: Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks

Changes in caloric intake of vitamin D, from baseline to endpoint, measured at the following timepoints: 0 (baseline), 5 and 10 weeks.

The caloric intake is measured by use of standardized dietary questionnaire, namely 24-hour Dietary Recall.
Baseline, 5 weeks, 10 weeks

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Sponsor

University of Belgrade

Samarbetspartners

Centre of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism

Utredare

  • Huvudutredare: Maria Glibetic, Prof, Center of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute for Medical Resaerch

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Faktisk)

21 april 2017

Primärt slutförande (Faktisk)

15 juli 2017

Avslutad studie (Faktisk)

15 juli 2017

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

17 juli 2017

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

21 juli 2017

Första postat (Faktisk)

24 juli 2017

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)

24 juli 2017

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

21 juli 2017

Senast verifierad

1 juli 2017

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  • EO120/2017

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