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The Effects of Chia on Overweight/Obese Women

NCT03233906 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2018-05-11

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of chia seed consumption on body composition, blood pressure, blood glucose, satiety, mood, joint pain, and dietary displacement in overweight and obese females (18-45years). It is hypothesized that consuming chia seeds will bring about a positive change in body composition (lower % body fat), satiety, mood, joint pain, and blood pressure, lower blood glucose levels, increased fiber and improved nutrient intake, in overweight/ obese females.

Conditions

  • Obesity
  • Eating Behavior
  • Mood
  • Glucose
  • Dietary Modification

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Chia Seeds- Salvia Hispanica

Chia seed added-10% of kcals and a no-chia control diet. 10% will be calculated using the following formula: Harris-Benedict equation multiplied by the activity factor of 1.2, 1.375, and 1.55 depending on each participant's activity level based on the information provided on the initial screening form.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bonny Burns-Whitmore, DrPh, RD · California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-05-20
Primary Completion
2018-05-31
Completion
2018-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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