NCT01109199

Brief Summary

This 18 week, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial will examine the effects of thick dietary fibre (PGX) supplementation of a low calorie diet (LCD) on appetite, weight loss, body composition, and compliance in overweight and moderately obese female. The investigators believe that 15 grams/day PGX supplementation of a low calorie diet over a 14-weeks period will elicit a better appetite score (e.g. reduced hunger) compared to the rice flour supplementation of the LCD.

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2010

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 20, 2010

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 23, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2010

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

October 2, 2015

Status Verified

September 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

April 20, 2010

Last Update Submit

September 30, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

viscousfibrepolysaccharideappetitehungersatietyweight management

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The difference in appetite score assessed from appetite Visual Analog Scale

    18 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in weight (kilograms)

    18 weeks

  • Change in percentage of body fat

    18 weeks

Study Arms (2)

PolyGlycopleX (PGX)

EXPERIMENTAL
Dietary Supplement: PolyGlycopleX (PGX)

Rice Flour

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: Rice flour

Interventions

PolyGlycopleX (PGX)DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The full dose of the study intervention is 15 grams per day and total number of calories with the LCD is 1000 kcal/day.

PolyGlycopleX (PGX)
Rice flourDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The full dose of the placebo comparator is 15 grams per day and total number of calories with the LCD is 1000 kcal/day.

Rice Flour

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 55 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • BMI 25 - 35 Kg/m2

You may not qualify if:

  • Medications and supplements that affect appetite
  • Known diabetes
  • Contraindications to LCD
  • Any other medical, social or geographic condition, which, in the opinion of the investigator would not allow safe completion of the protocol.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Canadian Center for Functional Medicine

Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3K 6Y7, Canada

Location

Canadian Center for Functional Medicine

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Weight Loss

Interventions

PolyGlycoplexFlour

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Body Weight ChangesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and Beverages

Study Officials

  • Michael R Lyon, M.D.

    Canadian Center for Functional Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 20, 2010

First Posted

April 23, 2010

Study Start

August 1, 2010

Primary Completion

April 1, 2011

Study Completion

April 1, 2011

Last Updated

October 2, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-09

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