Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Tomato Ketchup on Inflammation
Lead Sponsor:
Maastricht University Medical Center
Conditions:
Inflammation
Eligibility:
MALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the inhibiting effects of a single consumption of tomato ketchup on inflammation which will be induced ex-vivo in human blood.
Detailed Description
The consumption of tomatoes and tomato products has been associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer. Tomatoes and tomato products provide a good source ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI ≤ 30 kg/m2
- Age \>18 years
Exclusion
- Occurence of any adverse event, in particular those which require the use of medication that might interfere with the effects and/or the uptake of the investigational products
- Intolerance of study products
- Occurence of a serious adverse event
- Use of supplements, functional foods and/or other products containing tomatoes, vitamins, antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds
- Use of a medically prescribed diet or slimming diet
- Vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
- Excessive alcohol consumption (\< 28 consumptions (approximately 250 g alcohol) per week)
- Participation in a clinical trial within 4 weeks before the study
- Non-compliance with the demands of the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01462825
Start Date
November 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
December 18 2012
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Dept. of Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Centre
Maastricht, Netherlands