Status:
COMPLETED
B195: Effect of Diet-Induced Energy Deficit and Body Fat Reduction on Inflammatory Markers in Obese Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
Collaborating Sponsors:
Dansk Droge A/S, Industrigrenen 10, 2635 Ishøj, Denmark
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Aim: To dissociate the effects on plasma concentrations of the inflammatory marker c-reactive protein of a negative energy balance and a reduction in body fat stores. Secondly to compare CRP with fibr...
Detailed Description
Background: Previous epidemiological studies have associated elevated levels of acute phase proteins, mainly C-reactive protein, with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cardiac death. Levels of severa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 41 participants (20 men, 21 women) were included in the study. They were between 24-62y, healthy, non-athletic, weight stabile (\< 3 kg in last 2 mo) but overweight to obese (BMI: 28-40 kg/m2).
Exclusion
- evidence of metabolic or systemic diseases other than obesity. Frequent use of medication, a systolic blood pressure \>165 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure \>95 mmHg.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
June 1 2003
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00302926
Start Date
September 1 2002
End Date
June 1 2003
Last Update
March 15 2006
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Anita Belza
Frederiksberg, Denmark, 1958