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NCT06348056 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Comparison of the Metabolic Effects of Zinc-Amino Acid (ZnAA) Versus Zinc Gluconate
A NA study of Response of Fatty Acid Desaturation to Zinc Intake, sponsored by University of California, Berkeley.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06348056: Recruiting NA study of Response of Fatty Acid Desaturation to Zinc Intake, sponsored by University of California, Berkeley.
NCT06348056 is a NA study of Response of Fatty Acid Desaturation to Zinc Intake that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Berkeley. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA 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
NCT06348056, a NA study of Response of Fatty Acid Desaturation to Zinc Intake, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Berkeley.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Food consumption affects zinc metabolism within the body. Lowe and colleagues demonstrated that zinc is directed out of plasma and into tissues, such as into the liver, postprandially . It is likely that zinc absorbed with a meal is directed to the liver via the portal circulation whereas that zinc taken in the fasted state is more readily directed to peripheral blood plasma. Zinc taken with food is more likely to be bound to components of the food matrix and, therefore, it is not absorbed as efficiently by Zip4 ionic zinc transporters in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Some of the zinc in the food matrix may, however, be co-absorbed with amino acids over the whole length of the small intestine . Co-absorption of zinc with amino acids may explain the greater effects of zinc taken with food on omega-6 fatty acid desaturation . The investigators propose that this effect may be maximized by providing supplemental zinc complexed with amino acids. Since the zinc amino acid complex likely mimics the absorption and retention of zinc bound to protein in food, the investigators further propose that zinc, bound to amino acids taken in the fasted state will be directed into the cellular compartments more efficiently than zinc associated with gluconate. The primary aim in this study is to determine whether providing a zinc amino acid complex has a greater effect on indices of essential fatty acid desaturation compared with zinc gluconate when the zinc complexes are taken in the fasting state. The investigators hypothesize that taking a zinc amino acid (Zn-AA) complex in a fasted state daily for two weeks has a greater effect on the Fatty Acid Desaturase 1 (FADS1) activity compared with zinc gluconate. Also, if the uptake of ionic zinc gluconate into cellular compartments is reduced in comparison to Zn-AA because the zinc gluconate is retained in the plasma, two weeks of a daily zinc gluconate will have a greater effect on fasting plasma zinc concentrations compared to a Zn-
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT 30 mg Zn Amino Acid daily for 13 days
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT 30 mg Zn Gluconate daily for 13 days
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-01-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06348056 shows while recruiting
NCT06348056 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 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Response of Fatty Acid Desaturation to Zinc Intake appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which 30 mg Zn Amino Acid daily for 13 days is the first listed.
NCT06348056 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06348056 about?
NCT06348056 is a clinical study titled "A Comparison of the Metabolic Effects of Zinc-Amino Acid (ZnAA) Versus Zinc Gluconate". Food consumption affects zinc metabolism within the body. Lowe and colleagues demonstrated that zinc is directed out of plasma and into tissues, such as into the liver, postprandially . It is likely that zinc absorbed with a meal is directed to the liver via the portal circulation whereas that zinc ...
What is the current status of trial NCT06348056?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2024-01-22. Estimated completion is 2024-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06348056 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Response of Fatty Acid Desaturation to Zinc Intake.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06348056?
The interventions under investigation include: 30 mg Zn Amino Acid daily for 13 days (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), 30 mg Zn Gluconate daily for 13 days (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06348056?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Berkeley, which has 72 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06348056 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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Where NCT06348056's enrollment target sits among peer trials
30 1594th of 2000 higher than 299 of 2,000 other NA trials
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