Status:

COMPLETED

Glycemic Index and CVD: a Crossover Feeding Study

Lead Sponsor:

Boston Children's Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Charles H. Hood Foundation

Conditions:

Obesity

Eligibility:

MALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will compare the physiological effects of two isoenergetic, nutrient-controlled diets that differ in glycemic index. The diets will be studied in obese adults in a 10-day crossover feeding ...

Detailed Description

This study will compare the physiological effects of two isoenergetic, nutrient-controlled diets that differ in glycemic index. The diets will be studied in obese male adults in a 10-day crossover fee...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18 to 35 years
  • male
  • BMI ≥ 27 ≤45 kg/m2
  • willingness to refrain from alcohol and caffeinated beverage consumption for duration of study

Exclusion

  • major medical illness
  • an abnormal screening laboratory test
  • taking any prescription medications that might affect body weight
  • current smoking (1 cigarette during any of the last 7 days)
  • consuming special diets

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

July 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00141076

Start Date

October 1 2003

End Date

July 1 2006

Last Update

August 30 2010

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Brigham & Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States