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NCT01882881 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Polyphenolic-rich Dark Chocolate/Cocoa and Almonds on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
A NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48
- Enrollment target
NCT01882881: Completed NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.
NCT01882881 is a NA study that has completed, run by Penn State University. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01882881, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Penn State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the individual and combined effects of dark chocolate/cocoa and almonds on lipids, lipoproteins, antioxidant defense, lipid peroxidation, phenolic acids, inflammatory status, blood pressure and arterial health. It is hypothesized that dark chocolate/cocoa and/or almonds will favorably affect lipids, lipoproteins, antioxidants, inflammatory status, blood pressure and arterial health compared to a healthy American control diet; however, the effects will be greater when dark chocolate/cocoa and almonds are consumed together versus consumption of each food individually.
Primary Outcome
Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides
Interventions
- OTHER Healthy American Control Diet
- OTHER Dark Chocolate/Cocoa Diet
- OTHER Almond Diet
- OTHER Dark Chocolate/Cocoa + Almond Diet
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01882881 record still lists
NCT01882881 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 48 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Healthy American Control Diet is the first listed.
NCT01882881 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01882881 about?
NCT01882881 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Polyphenolic-rich Dark Chocolate/Cocoa and Almonds on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors". The purpose of this study is to investigate the individual and combined effects of dark chocolate/cocoa and almonds on lipids, lipoproteins, antioxidant defense, lipid peroxidation, phenolic acids, inflammatory status, blood pressure and arterial health. It is hypothesized that dark chocolate/cocoa ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01882881?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2012-03. Estimated completion is 2016-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01882881?
The interventions under investigation include: Healthy American Control Diet (OTHER), Dark Chocolate/Cocoa Diet (OTHER), Almond Diet (OTHER), Dark Chocolate/Cocoa + Almond Diet (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01882881?
This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 219 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01882881's enrollment target sits among peer trials
48 1381st of 2000 higher than 601 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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