NCT03490955

Brief Summary

The objective of this project is to determine the extent to which eating black pepper together with vegetables increase the absorption of carotenoids (a class of important nutrients) in the vegetables such as beta-carotene.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
16

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 30, 2018

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 6, 2018

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 6, 2018

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 15, 2019

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 30, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

April 30, 2021

Status Verified

March 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

March 30, 2018

Last Update Submit

April 27, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Determine the level of carotenoids in blood

    Utilize HPLC to quantify blood levels of carotenoids in subjects consumed test articles

    12-16 weeks

Study Arms (8)

Salad

SHAM COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad without dressing one time in the morning.

Other: salad

Salad dressing (canola oil)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with dressing (canola oil) one time in the morning

Other: salad dressing (canola oil)

black pepper

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad without dressing (canola oil) but with black pepper one time in the morning

Other: black pepper

Salad dressing (canola oil) and black pepper

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with dressing (canola oil) and with black pepper one time in the morning

Other: salad dressing (canola oil) and black pepper

Salad dressing (olive oil) and black pepper

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with dressing (olive oil) and with black pepper one time in the morning

Other: Salad dressing (olive oil) and black pepper

Salad dressing (corn oil) and black pepper

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with dressing (corn oil) and with black pepper one time in the morning

Other: Salad dressing (corn oil) and black pepper

Salad dressing (sunflower oil) and black pepper

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with dressing (sunflower oil) and with black pepper one time in the morning

Other: Salad dressing (sunflower oil) and black pepper

Salad dressing (flaxseed oil) and black pepper

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with dressing (flaxseed oil) and with black pepper one time in the morning

Other: Salad dressing (flaxseed oil) and black pepper

Interventions

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with black pepper and dressing (canola oil) one time in the morning

Salad dressing (canola oil) and black pepper

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with dressing (canola oil) one time in the morning

Salad dressing (canola oil)

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad without dressing (canola oil) but with black pepper one time in the morning

black pepper
saladOTHER

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad without dressing (canola oil) and without black pepper one time in the morning

Salad

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with black pepper and dressing (olive oil) one time in the morning

Salad dressing (olive oil) and black pepper

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with black pepper and dressing (corn oil) one time in the morning

Salad dressing (corn oil) and black pepper

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with black pepper and dressing (sunflower oil) one time in the morning

Salad dressing (sunflower oil) and black pepper

Subjects will consume a vegetable salad with black pepper and dressing (flaxseed oil) one time in the morning

Salad dressing (flaxseed oil) and black pepper

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • year old healthy adults

You may not qualify if:

  • those who are \<18 or \>30 years old, have a BMI of \<20 or \>29 kg/m2, have a weight change \>4.5 kg (9.91 pounds) in the past 3 months, exceed exercise activities of a recreational level over the past 3 months, have any diseases, especially intestinal disorders including lipid malabsorption or lactose intolerance, had abnormal liver or kidney function tests.
  • Those who smoke, consume more than two alcoholic drinks per day, use medication affecting lipid profiles or dietary supplements affecting plasma cholesterol (e.g., Benocol or fiber supplements) will also be excluded.
  • Additionally, this study excludes menopausal women, those using hormone-based contraceptives, those with abnormal menstrual cycles, and those who are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Institute for Applied Life Sciences

Amherst, Massachusetts, 01003, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

CondimentsRapeseed Oilblack pepper oilSaladsOlive OilCorn OilSunflower OilLinseed Oil

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and BeveragesPlant OilsOilsLipidsPlant PreparationsBiological ProductsComplex MixturesDietary Fats, UnsaturatedDietary FatsFatsFats, Unsaturated

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 30, 2018

First Posted

April 6, 2018

Study Start

September 6, 2018

Primary Completion

June 15, 2019

Study Completion

November 30, 2019

Last Updated

April 30, 2021

Record last verified: 2020-03

Locations