Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Irvingia Gabonensis (Bush Mango)on Parameters Associated With Metabolic Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Gateway Health Alliance
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Yaounde
Conditions:
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
19-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study investigated the use and efficacy of the seeds of African bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis)to control body weight, blood lipids and hormones in overweight and obese people.
Detailed Description
To assess the effects of seeds of Irvingia gabonensis on body weight, fasting blood glucose, plasma total and LDL cholesterol in 102 overweight and obese participants. The study was a 10 week randomi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI\>26
Exclusion
- Diabetics Pregnant and lactating Participating in any other weight reducing program Smokers
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
102 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00645775
Start Date
November 1 2006
End Date
April 1 2007
Last Update
March 28 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Laboratory of Nutrition & Nutritional Biochemistry
Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon, BP812