Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Beta-Glucan on Cholesterol Lowering
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Collaborating Sponsors:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Conditions:
Hypercholesterolemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-78 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study is to determine whether the cholesterol-lowering efficacy of barley b- glucan varied as function of molecular weight (MW) and the total daily amount consumed. Our second ...
Detailed Description
This study consists of four dietary phases which are separated by \>28 days wash-out period. During the treatment phase, participants will be provided with all meals for the 35 day period. Breakfast m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI 20-40 kg/m2
- Fasting cholesterol levels of 5.0-8.0 mmol/L
- Fasting serum LDL cholesterol levels of 2.7-5.0 mmol/L
Exclusion
- Pregnant or lactating
- Taking lipid lowering medication or nutritional supplements that affect blood lipids
- Dietary restrictions which would affect consuming the study diet for 5-wk for four study phases.
- Not deemed healthy by study physician
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01408719
Start Date
November 1 2010
End Date
February 1 2012
Last Update
November 5 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Neutraceuticals
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2