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NCT01452841 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Grapefruit Feeding Trial in Healthy, Overweight Adults
A NA study, sponsored by University of Arizona.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 85
- Enrollment target
NCT01452841 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Arizona. The registered enrollment target is 85 participants.
The verdict
NCT01452841, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Arizona.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 85 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Folklore has suggested that consuming grapefruit may promote weight control. Sparse data exist to support this hypothesis, though there is some evidence of health promotional effects regarding blood pressure and lipid profiles. The aims of this randomized controlled trial are to determine the role of grapefruit in: 1. Reducing weight 2. Reducing blood pressure 3. Reducing inflammation 4. Improving the lipid profile. The investigators hypothesize that six weeks of daily consumption of grapefruit will reduce weight, blood pressure, and inflammation while improving the lipid profile in overweight, healthy adults.
Interventions
- OTHER Control
- OTHER Grapefruit
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 85 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-04 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01452841
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01452841 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 85 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Arizona, which has 349 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Control is the first listed.
NCT01452841 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01452841 about?
NCT01452841 is a clinical study titled "A Grapefruit Feeding Trial in Healthy, Overweight Adults". Folklore has suggested that consuming grapefruit may promote weight control. Sparse data exist to support this hypothesis, though there is some evidence of health promotional effects regarding blood pressure and lipid profiles. The aims of this randomized controlled trial are to determine the role o...
What is the current status of trial NCT01452841?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 85 participants. The study started on 2009-08. Estimated completion is 2011-04.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01452841?
The interventions under investigation include: Control (OTHER), Grapefruit (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01452841?
This trial is sponsored by University of Arizona, which has 349 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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