Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Health-related Benefits of Introducing Table Olives Into the Diet of Young Adults: Olives For Health

Lead Sponsor:

Yale University

Conditions:

Healthy Diet

Cholesterol

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-23 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess whether introducing table olives into the diet results in health-related benefits for young adults. Several studies have shown that addition of olives as part of...

Detailed Description

This randomized clinical trial will intend to show compared to standard nutrition, nutrition that includes the daily consumption of 6 olives for 5 weeks will lead to a 4.5% decrease in the mean change...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Yale College Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
  • Ability and desire to sign informed consent
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • Male or female, age 18 on the day of consent
  • Ability and desire to consume 6 olives daily

Exclusion

  • Yale College Senior
  • Unable to provide informed consent form
  • Self-reported pregnancy
  • Unwillingness to comply with all study procedures and/or be available for the duration of the study
  • Inability and desire to consistently consume 6 olives per day
  • Inability to consume fruit with pits
  • Current and consistent use of \> 6 olives per day
  • Current and consistent use of ≥ 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) per day
  • Known allergic reactions to olives and/or their derivatives
  • Known reactions to blood draw

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2026

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

226 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05218980

Start Date

January 1 2026

End Date

June 1 2026

Last Update

April 9 2025

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Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520