Food and Metabolism Study

Part of paid clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois.

Sponsor
Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Study ID
NCT07624500
Status
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Conditions

  • Insulin Resistance
  • Lipids Metabolism
  • Prediabetes
  • Triglycerides

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
40 Years - 70 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Avocado meal plan — OTHER
    American Diet with avocado
  • Control meal plan — OTHER
    American diet

Study Details

In this study, we are interested in looking at the influence of eating avocados regularly, which are rich in healthy fats, fibers, and unique carbohydrates, on triglyceride and glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes and insulin resistance.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 1, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jun 28, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
82 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Avocado meal plan
    2 meals and snack per day including one avocado in the meal, covering 80% of daily calories need.
  • Placebo Comparator: Control meal plan
    2 meals and snacks per day without the inclusion of avocado, covering 80% of daily calories needs.

Primary Outcome Measure

Changes in serum biomarker: triglycerides [ Time Frame: baseline and 4 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIP
Clinical Nutrition Research Center at IITChicagoIllinois60616

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