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NCT01505140 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Benefits of Walnuts for Male Reproductive Health
A Phase 2 study of Infertility and Nutrition Disorders, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 120
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01505140: Completed Phase 2 study of Infertility and Nutrition Disorders, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
NCT01505140 is a Phase 2 study of Infertility and Nutrition Disorders that has completed, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 7,588-participant average among 74 other Infertility trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01505140, a Phase 2 study of Infertility and Nutrition Disorders, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 120 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Walnuts as a whole food contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, anti-oxidants, and other nutrients essential to sperm development and function. This randomized controlled trial sought to determine if a Western style diet supplemented with walnuts would improve sperm quality as a predictor of male fertility.
Primary Outcome
semen quality is measured as sperm count, motility, vitality, morphology, DNA integrity
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Whole walnuts
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-12 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT01505140 record still lists
NCT01505140 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 120 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 7,588-participant average among 74 other Infertility trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Infertility appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Whole walnuts is the first listed.
NCT01505140 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01505140 about?
NCT01505140 is a clinical study titled "Benefits of Walnuts for Male Reproductive Health". Walnuts as a whole food contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, anti-oxidants, and other nutrients essential to sperm development and function. This randomized controlled trial sought to determine if a Western style diet supplemented with walnuts would improve sperm quality as a predictor of male ferti...
What is the current status of trial NCT01505140?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2009-11. Estimated completion is 2010-12.
What conditions does trial NCT01505140 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Infertility, Nutrition Disorders.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01505140?
The interventions under investigation include: Whole walnuts (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01505140?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01505140 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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