NCT01568827

Brief Summary

Pilot study to determine whether daily consumption of blackraspberry powder (high in polyphenols) can reduce markers of inflammation and to determine whether genetics influence baseline levels of inflammatory markers as well as individual's response to polyphenols. A total of 10 males participated in this cross-over study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2012

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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

March 1, 2012

Completed
28 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 29, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 2, 2012

Completed
29 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2012

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

March 15, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

September 27, 2016

Status Verified

September 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

March 29, 2012

Results QC Date

September 25, 2015

Last Update Submit

September 26, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Serum IL-6

    Area Under the time-concentration Curve (AUC) of IL-6

    acute (0-12 hours) after inflammation-causing challenge meal

Study Arms (2)

Blackraspberry slurry, washout, water

EXPERIMENTAL

Blackraspberry slurry daily x 5 days, 2 day washout, 8 oz. water daily x 5 days

Dietary Supplement: Blackraspberry Slurry

Water, washout, Blackraspberry slurry

EXPERIMENTAL

8 oz. water daily x 5 days, 2 day washout, Blackraspberry slurry daily x 5 days

Dietary Supplement: Blackraspberry Slurry

Interventions

Blackraspberry SlurryDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Blackraspberry slurry is 45 g blackraspberry powder mixed in 8oz. water. This is equivalent to 450 g fresh black raspberries.

Blackraspberry slurry, washout, waterWater, washout, Blackraspberry slurry

Eligibility Criteria

Age55 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • adult males over 55 years of age
  • overweight or obese

You may not qualify if:

  • history of adverse reaction to berries or berry products
  • history of adverse reaction to high-fat, high-calorie challenge meal
  • significant liver or renal insufficiency
  • significant cognitive impairment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Ohio State Univesity

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Sardo CL, Kitzmiller JP, Apseloff G, Harris RB, Roe DJ, Stoner GD, Jacobs ET. An Open-Label Randomized Crossover Trial of Lyophilized Black Raspberries on Postprandial Inflammation in Older Overweight Males: A Pilot Study. Am J Ther. 2016 Jan-Feb;23(1):e86-91. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e3182a40bf8.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OverweightObesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Joseph Kitzmiller
Organization
The Ohio State University

Study Officials

  • Joseph P Kitzmiller, MD PhD

    Ohio State University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 29, 2012

First Posted

April 2, 2012

Study Start

March 1, 2012

Primary Completion

May 1, 2012

Study Completion

May 1, 2012

Last Updated

September 27, 2016

Results First Posted

March 15, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations