NCT06387940

Brief Summary

This study investigates how different low-carbohydrate diets affect metabolism and hunger in overweight adults. We will measure metabolic rates and blood metabolites.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
12

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable healthy

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2019

Longer than P75 for not_applicable healthy

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.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 5, 2019

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2020

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 20, 2022

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 17, 2024

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 29, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

April 29, 2024

Status Verified

April 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

April 17, 2024

Last Update Submit

April 23, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Biomarkers in blood Measured

    Measured with ELISA assay and clinical analyser (INDIKO)

    8 hours (fasting and post-meal)

  • Resting metabolic rate

    Measured with indirect calorimetry (GEM)

    8 hours (fasting and post-meal)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Perceived Appetite Scores

    8 hours (fasting and post-meal)

  • Food intake

    baseline and after each diet arm for 1 day

Study Arms (3)

normal carbohydrate, energy-balanced diet, (nEB)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

provided participants' 100% daily energy needs, following the balanced Eatwell Guide recommendations.

Other: nEB Diet, followed for 36 hours

low-carbohydrate, energy-balanced diet, (LCEB)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

diet contained just 50g of carbohydrates but still met 100% of the participants' estimated daily energy needs.

Other: LCEB Diet, followed for 36 hours

low-carbohydrate, energy-restricted diet, (LC25)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The diet consisted of only 50g of carbohydrates and provided 25% of the estimated daily energy needs.

Other: LC25 Diet, followed for 36 hours

Interventions

nEB diet first, then LC25 and LCEB in random order with a 5 days washout between each diet

normal carbohydrate, energy-balanced diet, (nEB)

LC25 diet first, then nEB and LCEB in random order with a 5 days washout between each diet

low-carbohydrate, energy-restricted diet, (LC25)

LCEB diet first, then LC25 and nEB in random order with a 5 days washout between each diet

low-carbohydrate, energy-balanced diet, (LCEB)

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • stable weight within ±3 kg over the past three months
  • no significant medical history.

You may not qualify if:

  • pregnancy
  • breastfeeding,
  • using medications that could affect the study's outcomes
  • high intake of caffeine and alcohol
  • existing eating or psychiatric disorders
  • adherence to strict dietary regimens like veganism
  • high BMI resulting from significant muscle mass

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Surrey

Guildford, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

Location

Study Officials

  • Hayriye Biyikoglu

    University of Surrey

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 17, 2024

First Posted

April 29, 2024

Study Start

November 5, 2019

Primary Completion

April 1, 2020

Study Completion

November 20, 2022

Last Updated

April 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations