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NCT00993278 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Effects of the Atkins Diet Versus a Low Fat Diet on Inflammation
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT00993278: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
NCT00993278 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Boston Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00993278, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to assess the effects of a low-carbohydrate (modified Atkins) diet versus a low fat (Heart Healthy) diet on cardiovascular health.
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Low-Carbohydrate (Modified Atkins) Diet
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Low-Fat (Heart Healthy) Diet
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-01 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00993278 record still lists
NCT00993278 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Low-Carbohydrate (Modified Atkins) Diet is the first listed.
NCT00993278 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00993278 about?
NCT00993278 is a clinical study titled "Effects of the Atkins Diet Versus a Low Fat Diet on Inflammation". The purpose of this research is to assess the effects of a low-carbohydrate (modified Atkins) diet versus a low fat (Heart Healthy) diet on cardiovascular health.
What is the current status of trial NCT00993278?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2008-08. Estimated completion is 2011-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00993278?
The interventions under investigation include: Low-Carbohydrate (Modified Atkins) Diet (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Low-Fat (Heart Healthy) Diet (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00993278?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00993278's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1804th of 2000 higher than 177 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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