NCT00330096

Brief Summary

Fruits and vegetables are rich in a variety of flavonoids with antioxidant properties. These compounds may be partially responsible for some of the positive links found between fruits and vegetables intake and higher bone mineral density in adults and children. Several animal studies have shown that consumption of onions (which are rich in quercetin), rutin (a quercetin glycoside) and resvatrol (found in red wine) inhibits ovariectomy induced bone loss in rats. One of the most studied flavonoids with respect to bone health is the soy isoflavones. However, consumption of soy products is relatively low in Western countries. One the other hand, a flavonoid such as hesperidin, found mostly in oranges is much more abundant in the Western diet. Citrus juice consumption has been demonstrated to prevent bone loss in male orchidectomized rats while specifically feeding hesperidin has been shown to prevent bone loss in ovariectomized mice and rats. However, to date no clinical prove has been obtained for these benefits.Therefore the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of hesperidin in preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women. This study is designed as a 2-year, double blind, placebo-controlled, two arm, and parallel group study. The primary outcome measure is change in bone mineral density (BMD) while the secondary outcome measures are changes in bone resorption and formation markers as well as body composition. The women are randomised to consume 2 servings of hesperidin-rich food or food without hesperidin but with the same taste \& appearance (placebo). Subjects will undergo medical screening, anthropometry, physical activity, dietary assessments and BMD before randomisation into placebo or active group. Follow-up measurements are made at 3-month intervals (for blood and urine collection) and 6-month intervals for bone mineral density. Side effects are also being monitored during each visit.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
110

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2006

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2006

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 24, 2006

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 25, 2006

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

October 29, 2015

Status Verified

October 1, 2013

First QC Date

May 24, 2006

Last Update Submit

October 28, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

bone loss, osteoporosis, prevention, hesperidin

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Bone mineral density

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Serum markers of bone resorption and bone formationChanges in body composition

Study Arms (2)

Hesperidin-rich food

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Hesperidin

No intervention: Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Other: Placebo

Interventions

Hesperidin-rich food
PlaceboOTHER
No intervention: Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 65 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years, Caucasian female Community dwelling women· Within 3-10 years post-menopause (natural or surgical) and FSH \> 20UI/L· Generally healthy as determined by standard medical assessment on physical and mental health · Normal weight as determined by BMI (19≤ BMI ≤29)· Affiliated to National Health Insurance (Sécurité Sociale)· Willing to comply with the study procedures· Willing to accept use of all nameless data, including publication, and the confidential use and storage of all data· Having received both oral and written explanations about the study· Having provided her written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • ·Intestinal or severe metabolic diseases / disorders such as diabetes, renal, hepatic or pancreatic diseases / disorders, ulcer, hyperthyroidism, malignancy, chronic malnutrition· Have had major gastrointestinal surgery· Osteoporosis (defined by T-score of £ -2.5 SD at hip and/or spine)· Very low BMD at hip and "and/or" spine, indicating high risk of osteoporosis (T-score £ -2.0 SD)· Severe scoliosis that could interfere with BMD measurements· On therapy with drugs known to interfere with bone metabolism such as steroids, vitamin D or its derivatives, bisphosphonates, strontium ranelate, PTH, calcitonin, raloxifene, etc. · On hormone replacement therapy (HRT) previous 3 months before entering the study Taking medications containing hesperidin (e.g.Daflon) or known to interfere with hesperidin (statins, therapy for circulatory disorders, anti-depressants)Known to have allergic reactions to citrus-containing foods· Taking regular calcium (\> 500 mg/day) and vitamin D (\> 400 IU/day) supplements Hypercholesterolemia with HDL \< 1,30 mmol/L (0,5 g/L)· Having a baseline calcium intake of below 800 mg/day and 25-OH vitamin D status of below 25 nmol/L or above 200 nmol/L· Have an alcohol intake \> 2 glasses of wine per day (3dL/day), or \> 2 beers (3dL/d) or \> 1 shot glass of hard alcohol· Heavy smoker (more than 10 cigs a day) and for pipe/cigars· Blood donation less than 3 months before the beginning of the study· Currently participating or having participated in another clinical trial during past 1 year prior to the beginning of this study, this depending on the type of previous study· Special dietary habits (vegetarians)· Phytoestrogens or antioxidants (dietary supplements) consumption· Physical activity \> 10 hours / week

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Centre de Recherche en Nutrition Humaine. Laboratoire de Nutrition Humaine

Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, 63009, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OsteoporosisBone Diseases, Metabolic

Interventions

Hesperidin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bone DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FlavanonesFlavonoidsChromonesBenzopyransPyransHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingGlycosidesCarbohydrates

Study Officials

  • Marie-Noelle Horcajada, PhD

    INRA de Theix Laboratoire des Maladies Métaboliques et Micronutriments

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 24, 2006

First Posted

May 25, 2006

Study Start

March 1, 2006

Study Completion

April 1, 2009

Last Updated

October 29, 2015

Record last verified: 2013-10

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