NCT02613715

Brief Summary

The main aim of this study is to evaluate the bioavailability of blackberry juice anthocyanins, with or without ethanol, in normal weight and overweight/obese adults.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
18

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2015

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2015

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2015

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 16, 2015

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 24, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

November 24, 2015

Status Verified

October 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

Same day

First QC Date

November 16, 2015

Last Update Submit

November 20, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

FlavonoidsAnthocyaninsBlackberry JuiceBioavailabilityObesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Plasma concentrations of anthocyanins and anthocyanins metabolites

    At baseline and 15, 30, 60 and 120 minutes after juices consumption

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Urinary concentrations of anthocyanins and anthocyanins metabolites

    At baseline and 120 minutes after juices consumption

  • Fecal concentrations of anthocyanins and anthocyanins metabolites

    At baseline and at least 6 h after juices consumption

  • Number of copies of bacterias presented in fecal samples

    At baseline and at least 6 h after juices consumption

  • Blood pressure measured in the left upper arm using an automatic blood pressure monitor

    At baseline and 120 minutes after juices consumption

  • Capillary blood glucose concentration

    At baseline and 15, 30, 60 and 120 minutes after juices consumption

Study Arms (2)

Blackberry juice with 12% ethanol

EXPERIMENTAL

250 ml of blackberry juice freshly prepared with 250 g fresh blackberries, 80 ml alcohol beverage (38%) and 17 g sugar.

Dietary Supplement: Blackberry juice with 12% ethanol

Blackberry juice

EXPERIMENTAL

250 ml of blackberry juice freshly prepared with 250 g fresh blackberries, 80 ml water and 17 g sugar.

Dietary Supplement: Blackberry juice

Interventions

Blackberry juice with 12% ethanol
Blackberry juiceDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Blackberry juice

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Men and women
  • Age 18-40 years
  • BMI\>18 kg/m2
  • Willing and able to provide written consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects with current or previous CVD, diabetes or other severe chronic disease
  • Subjects under prescription of any chronic medication
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding subjects
  • Intake of antibiotics in the last 3 months prior to the beginning of the intervention
  • Intake of red fruits or red wine in the last 24 h prior to the beginning of the intervention
  • Subjects involved in any clinical or food study within the preceding month
  • Subjects with a diagnosis of any digestive disease including functional bowel disorder such as IBS

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CINTESIS - Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto

Porto, 4200-450, Portugal

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OverweightObesity

Interventions

Ethanol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AlcoholsOrganic Chemicals

Study Officials

  • Conceição Calhau, PhD

    CINTESIS - Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 16, 2015

First Posted

November 24, 2015

Study Start

March 1, 2015

Primary Completion

March 1, 2015

Study Completion

June 1, 2015

Last Updated

November 24, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-10

Locations