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Effects of the Atkins Diet Versus a Low Fat Diet on Inflammation

NCT00993278 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2015-05-14

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Summary

The purpose of this research is to assess the effects of a low-carbohydrate (modified Atkins) diet versus a low fat (Heart Healthy) diet on cardiovascular health.

Conditions

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Low-Carbohydrate (Modified Atkins) Diet

Low-Carbohydrate (Modified Atkins) Diet

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Low-Fat (Heart Healthy) Diet

Low-Fat (Heart Healthy) Diet

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Robert C. Atkins Foundation

    collaborator OTHER

  • Boston Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Caroline M. Apovian, MD · Boston University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-08-31
Primary Completion
2011-01-31
Completion
2011-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Entities

Diseases

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