NCT01463748

Brief Summary

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a significant risk factor of cardiovascular disease. The purposes of this study are going to investigate the effects of Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther on the oxidative stress, antioxidant enzyme activity and inflammation in subjects with metabolic syndromerelation. The investigators will recruit MS patients(n=50)and the inclusion criteria of MS are according to the Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health in Taiwan (2007). The MS subjects are randomly assigned to placebo(n=25) and Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther supplements(n=25)groups. Hopefully, the results of this study could provide the information of Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther supplements to what has been know in MS subjects.

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
54

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2011

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 31, 2011

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 2, 2011

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

July 3, 2013

Status Verified

July 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

October 31, 2011

Last Update Submit

July 2, 2013

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Antioxidant and inflammation

    The study are going to measure the concentrations of lipid peroxidation markers (TBARS and ox-LDL) and antioxidant enzymes activities (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase), and the level of inflammatory markers (hs-CRP, TNF-alfa, IL-1, IL-6 and adiponectin) in all subjects of this study.

    12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Blood biochemical values

    12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Placebo

EXPERIMENTAL

starch

Other: Placebo

Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther

EXPERIMENTAL

Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther

Other: Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther

Interventions

Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther

Graptopetalum paraguayense E. Walther
PlaceboOTHER

starch

Also known as: starch
Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects with liver, renal diseases, undergoing statin therapy, pregnancy women, and taking antioxidant vitamins supplements were excluded.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Chung Shan Medical University

Taichung, 40201, Taiwan

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Yen CH, Chen SJ, Liu JT, Tseng YF, Lin PT. Effects of water extracts of Graptopetalum paraguayense on blood pressure, fasting glucose, and lipid profiles of subjects with metabolic syndrome. Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:809234. doi: 10.1155/2013/809234. Epub 2013 Nov 25.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome

Interventions

Starch

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Insulin ResistanceHyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

GlucansBiopolymersPolymersMacromolecular SubstancesDietary CarbohydratesCarbohydratesPolysaccharides

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 31, 2011

First Posted

November 2, 2011

Study Start

July 1, 2011

Primary Completion

April 1, 2013

Last Updated

July 3, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-07

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