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NCT03518515 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Potato Consumption and Energy Balance
A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 180
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03518515: Completed NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
NCT03518515 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03518515, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 180 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
A randomized, clinical trial will be performed to assess changes in body weight and fat mass with daily potato consumption versus a calorie-matched snack of almonds.
Primary Outcome
Determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Almond
- OTHER White potato (french fries)
- OTHER White potato (French fries), +seasoning
Study Locations (1)
Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 180 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-03-18 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03518515 record still lists
NCT03518515 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 180 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Almond is the first listed.
NCT03518515 reports a single indexed study location in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03518515 about?
NCT03518515 is a clinical study titled "Potato Consumption and Energy Balance". A randomized, clinical trial will be performed to assess changes in body weight and fat mass with daily potato consumption versus a calorie-matched snack of almonds.
What is the current status of trial NCT03518515?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2018-08-02. Estimated completion is 2020-03-18.
What conditions does trial NCT03518515 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03518515?
The interventions under investigation include: Almond (OTHER), White potato (french fries) (OTHER), White potato (French fries), +seasoning (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03518515?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03518515 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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