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NCT04780477 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Fiber-rich Foods to Treat Obesity and Prevent Colon Cancer
A NA study of Obesity and Colon Cancer, sponsored by Emory University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04780477: Active NA study of Obesity and Colon Cancer, sponsored by Emory University.
NCT04780477 is a NA study of Obesity and Colon Cancer that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04780477, a NA study of Obesity and Colon Cancer, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Emory University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study tests whether a high-fiber diet based on legumes, such as dry beans, can lead to sustained reductions in obesity and colon cancer risk in persons at highest risk, namely overweight or obese, post-polypectomy patients.
Primary Outcome
Body weight is measured (in pounds) on a regularly calibrated digital scale while wearing light clothing without shoes.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT High Fiber Diet Featuring Legumes (HLD)
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Healthy American Diet
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University - Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-06-29 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04780477 still lists
NCT04780477 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which High Fiber Diet Featuring Legumes (HLD) is the first listed.
NCT04780477 reports a single indexed study location in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04780477 about?
NCT04780477 is a clinical study titled "Fiber-rich Foods to Treat Obesity and Prevent Colon Cancer". This study tests whether a high-fiber diet based on legumes, such as dry beans, can lead to sustained reductions in obesity and colon cancer risk in persons at highest risk, namely overweight or obese, post-polypectomy patients.
What is the current status of trial NCT04780477?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2021-06-29. Estimated completion is 2025-12.
What conditions does trial NCT04780477 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Colon Cancer.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04780477?
The interventions under investigation include: High Fiber Diet Featuring Legumes (HLD) (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Healthy American Diet (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04780477?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04780477 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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