NCT00429390

Brief Summary

this study was conducted to assess the insulin resistance indices in the subjects undergoing Ramadan fasting (diet which consisted of two meals at 12 hours intervals)for a thirty days period.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
55

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2006

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2006

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2006

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 29, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 31, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

January 31, 2007

Status Verified

January 1, 2007

First QC Date

January 29, 2007

Last Update Submit

January 30, 2007

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome

Keywords

Metabolic syndromeRamadan FastingInsulin sensitivityIran

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Measuring insulin sensitivity in metabolic syndrome

Interventions

Ramadan FastingBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Males with metabolic syndrome

You may not qualify if:

  • Conditions with insulin resistance including:
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Infections
  • Stresses
  • Uremia
  • Acromegaly
  • Glucocorticoid excess
  • Hypertension
  • Cirrhosis and;
  • Any addiction or drug therapy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Metabolic SyndromeInsulin Resistance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Zahra V Shariatpanahi, MD

    Islamic Free University of Medical Science

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 29, 2007

First Posted

January 31, 2007

Study Start

August 1, 2006

Study Completion

November 1, 2006

Last Updated

January 31, 2007

Record last verified: 2007-01