NCT01140165

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine if a diet rich in cheese will have a beneficial effect on risk markers of cardiovascular disease compared to a diet rich in butter. The primary parameters are total cholesterol as well as LDL-, HDL cholesterol and triacylglycerol (TAG). The secondary parameters are hsCRP, markers of insulin resistance, fasting insulin and glucose (HOMA). Furthermore bloodpressure is measured.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2010

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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

January 1, 2010

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2010

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 4, 2010

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 9, 2010

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

June 9, 2010

Status Verified

October 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

June 4, 2010

Last Update Submit

June 8, 2010

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Total cholesterol

    6 weeks

  • LDL cholesterol

    6 weeks

  • HDL cholesterol

    6 weeks

  • Triglyceride

    6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Insulin

    6 weeks

  • Glucose

    6 weeks

  • fasting hsCRP

    6 weeks

  • Blood pressure

    6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

butter

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Danish butter

Other: cheese

cheese

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: cheese

Interventions

cheeseOTHER

the effect of cheese intake versus butter intake on blood lipids (primarily)

Also known as: cheese, butter, dairy
buttercheese

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Sign written consent
  • Age: 20-70
  • BMI: 20-32
  • Refrain from dietary supplements and blood donations prior to, and during the study

You may not qualify if:

  • Known or suspected abuse of alcohol, drugs or medication
  • Poor compliance
  • Current or previously cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus or other severe chronic disease, including severe allergies

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Human Nutrition

Frederiksberg, Denmark

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Hjerpsted J, Leedo E, Tholstrup T. Cheese intake in large amounts lowers LDL-cholesterol concentrations compared with butter intake of equal fat content. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Dec;94(6):1479-84. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.022426. Epub 2011 Oct 26.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases

Interventions

CheeseButter

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cultured Milk ProductsMilkBeveragesDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFermented FoodsDairy ProductsFoodFood and BeveragesDietary FatsFatsLipids

Study Officials

  • Tine Tholstrup, PhD

    Department of Human Nutrition, University of Copenhagen

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 4, 2010

First Posted

June 9, 2010

Study Start

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion

June 1, 2010

Study Completion

December 1, 2011

Last Updated

June 9, 2010

Record last verified: 2009-10

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