NCT01890889

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a food-source nutrient containing bitter orange by comparing changes 45 blood chemistries and self-reported quality of life.

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
150

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2013

Shorter than P25 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.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 27, 2013

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2013

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 2, 2013

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2013

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

November 25, 2013

Status Verified

November 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

June 27, 2013

Last Update Submit

November 21, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Total CholesterolLDL

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Change from baseline in Total Cholesterol and LDL levels at 30 days

    0 and 30 days

  • Change from baseline in Total Cholesterol and LDL levels at 60 days

    0 and 60 days

  • Change from mid-point in Total Cholesterol and LDL levels at 60 days

    30 and 60 days

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Blood Chemistry Measurements

    0, 30, and 60 days

  • Self-reported Quality of Life

    0, 30, and 60 days

  • Number of participants with adverse effects

    up to 60 days

Study Arms (3)

Ad-Chol-Pre

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A functional food ingredient designed to inhibit cholesterol absorption. ACP is a freeze dried defatted egg powder containing specific Anti-NPCIL1 (Niemann-Pick C1-like 1) IgY. NPC1L1 is known as a biological target of the cholesterol-uptake inhibitor, Ezetimibe.

Dietary Supplement: Ad-Chol-Pre

Half-dose Ad-Chol-Pre

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A half-dose of the active comparator in arm one is administered. A functional food ingredient designed to inhibit cholesterol absorption. ACP is a freeze dried defatted egg powder containing specific Anti-NPCIL1 (Niemann-Pick C1-like 1) IgY. NPC1L1 is known as a biological target of the cholesterol-uptake inhibitor, Ezetimibe.

Dietary Supplement: Half-dose Ad-Chol-Pre

Capsule containing inactive component of defatted egg yolk

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo capsule is filled with defat egg yolk only without specific IgY which is anti-NPC1L1 IgY, designed to look and taste the same as the active product capsule, but does not contain the active component.

Other: Defatted egg yolk without the active ingredient of the other two interventions

Interventions

Ad-Chol-PreDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Also known as: Anti-NPC1L1 IgY, Ezetimibe
Ad-Chol-Pre
Half-dose Ad-Chol-PreDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Also known as: Ad-Chol-Pre, Anti-NPC1L1 IgY, Ezetimibe
Half-dose Ad-Chol-Pre
Also known as: Capsule manufactured to mimic the Ad-Chol-Pre capsule, only not containing the active component.
Capsule containing inactive component of defatted egg yolk

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • be an English-speaking male or female at least 18 years of age;
  • have a total cholesterol level between 200 mg/dL and 250mg/dL
  • have a LDL level between 100 mg/dL and 160 mg/dL
  • not have allergic reactions to eggs or egg products
  • not have consumed cholesterol-lowering drugs within 2 months of starting the study
  • agree to follow the requirements of the study as set forth in this Informed Consent
  • agree to withdraw from the study if becoming pregnant during the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • do not speak English;
  • are under 18 years of age;
  • have a total cholesterol level below 200 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL
  • have a LDL level below 100 mg/dL or above 160 mg/dL
  • have allergic reactions to eggs or egg products
  • have consumed cholesterol-lowering drugs within 2 months of starting the study
  • are pregnant or nursing;

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Integrative Health Technologies

San Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

HyperlipidemiasHypercholesterolemia

Interventions

Ezetimibe

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DyslipidemiasLipid Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AzetidinesAzetinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Gilbert R Kaats, PhD FACN

    Integrative Health Technologies, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Harry G Preuss, MD MACN

    Georgetown University Medical Center, Dept of Biochemistry, Medicine and Pathology

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Sidney J Stohs, PhD

    Dean Emeritus, Creighton University Health Sciences Center

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
NETWORK
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Dr. Gilbert R. Kaats, PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 27, 2013

First Posted

July 2, 2013

Study Start

July 1, 2013

Primary Completion

November 1, 2013

Study Completion

December 1, 2013

Last Updated

November 25, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-11

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