Status:
COMPLETED
Substituting Brown Rice For White Rice: Effect On Diabetes Risk Factors In India
Lead Sponsor:
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Collaborating Sponsors:
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Conditions:
Diabetes Mellitus
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Currently, India has the largest absolute number of people with diabetes in the world, and evidence indicates that consumption of whole-grains can decrease diabetes by improving glycemic control. Our ...
Detailed Description
Currently, India has the largest absolute number of people with diabetes in the world and the escalation in diabetes incidence is occurring as global free trade continues to fuel rapid economic and nu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Body mass index \> 23kg/m2 (India-specific BMI cutpoint for overweight)
- Waist circumference ≥ 90cm if male and ≥ 80cm if female (India-specific cutpoints for abdominal adiposity)
- Daily rice consumption (≥200grams/day, \> \~2cups/day) as determined by responses to the screening questionnaire
Exclusion
- Self-report of any condition/illness that may affect the study outcomes or would make participation potentially harmful, including diabetes, severe kidney disease, cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease), history of stroke, cancer, severe psychological disorders (schizophrenia, dementia), or hypothyroidism, as ascertained by a detailed medical history.
- No plans to relocate in the next year.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01814735
Start Date
August 1 2010
End Date
August 1 2014
Last Update
March 27 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Chennai, India