Status:
COMPLETED
Flaxseed Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Conditions:
Metabolic Syndrome X
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-60 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether daily supplement of 30 grams flaxseed is effective in the treatment of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Detailed Description
Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a constellation of metabolic abnormalities including central obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure and hyperglycemia, is associated with the development of type 2 d...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- with metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome was defined based upon the updated National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria for Asian-Americans as presenting at least 3 of the following components: 1) waist circumference ≥ 90 cm for men or ≥ 80 cm for women; 2) triglycerides ≥1.7mmol/l; 3) HDL cholesterol \<1.03 for men or \<1.30 for women; 4) blood pressure ≥130/85 mmHg, or current use of antihypertentive medications; 5) fasting glucose ≥5.6mmol/l or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes or on oral antidiabetic agents or insulin. - Being able to comply with the specified feeding conditions
- Being able to eat flaxseeds
- Being between the ages of 35 and 60 years
Exclusion
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Use of insulin
- Severe kidney disease
- Cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer and psychological disorders
- Flaxseed allergies or frequently eating flaxseeds or sesame (\>90 grams/week)
- Drug or alcohol abuse.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
189 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00733772
Start Date
March 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
February 5 2015
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Institute for Nutritional Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200031