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Effects of Onion Peel Extract on Endothelial Function

NCT02180022 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2014-07-02

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Acute or chronic intake of polyphenol-rich foods has been reported to improve endothelial function. Quercetin, found abundantly in onion, is a potent antioxidant flavonoid. This study was designed to investigate whether consumption of onion peel extract (OPE) improves endothelial function in healthy overweight and obese subjects.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Placebo

After randomization, placebo was treated for 12 weeks

DRUG

Onion peel extract

After randomization, onion peel extract was treated for 12 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kyunghee University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Kyunghee University Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Weon Kim, MD, PhD · Kyung Hee University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-04-30
Primary Completion
2013-12-31
Completion
2013-12-31

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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