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NCT02235038 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Metabolic Fuels Study
A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
NCT02235038: Completed NA study of Obesity, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
NCT02235038 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 4 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02235038, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
Study Summary
This study will evaluate a potential physiologic mechanism underlying the effects of dietary composition on control of body weight
Primary Outcome
Post-prandial energy availability calculated as the sum, in kcal/L, of energy from circulating metabolic fuels (glucose, non-esterified fatty acids, lactate and ketoacids), as measured during a 24 hr inpatient admission. Time of interest includes 2.5 - 5 hr in the postprandial period after breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Low carbohydrate diet
- BEHAVIORAL Moderate carbohydrate diet
- BEHAVIORAL High carbohydrate diet
Study Locations (4)
Massachusetts
- Boston Children's Hospital - Boston
- Brigham & Women's Hospital - Boston
- Boston Medical Center - Boston
- Framingham State University - Framingham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-05 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02235038 record still lists
NCT02235038 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Low carbohydrate diet is the first listed.
NCT02235038 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02235038 about?
NCT02235038 is a clinical study titled "Metabolic Fuels Study". This study will evaluate a potential physiologic mechanism underlying the effects of dietary composition on control of body weight
What is the current status of trial NCT02235038?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2014-10. Estimated completion is 2017-05.
What conditions does trial NCT02235038 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02235038?
The interventions under investigation include: Low carbohydrate diet (BEHAVIORAL), Moderate carbohydrate diet (BEHAVIORAL), High carbohydrate diet (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02235038?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02235038 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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