Status:
COMPLETED
Exercise and Flax-Based Nutritional Supplementation for Lowering Cholesterol
Lead Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Collaborating Sponsors:
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Conditions:
Metabolic Syndrome
Osteoporosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of our study is to use a flaxseed-based nutritional supplement in combination with exercise training (walking) for improving cholesterol levels. We hypothesize that exercise training will ...
Detailed Description
Flax supplementation and exercise training each have small beneficial effects for improving blood lipid profile and reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Flax lignan, a phytoestrogen found in flaxseed...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 50 years or older
Exclusion
- Currently taking medication for cholesterol
- Smoker
- Diabetic
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Females on hormone replacement therapy
- Currently taking a flaxseed supplement
- Currently engaged in vigorous exercise training
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00204412
Start Date
March 1 2005
End Date
March 1 2006
Last Update
November 5 2007
Active Locations (1)
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5B2