CompletedNot Applicable

Soy as an Innovative Dietary Component in Abdominal Obesity Management Amongst Peri- and Early Menopausal Women

United States12 participantsStarted 2012-09

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot study examining the effect of dietary supplements that contain soy products. The purpose of this study to find out if soy supplementation can help to reduce the storage of a certain kind of fat on the body, visceral fat. Visceral fat is fat found deep in the abdomen; it has the potential to increase the risk of certain health problems.

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Between the ages of 45 and 60
. experiencing irregular menses along with one or more other symptoms of menopause including: vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, mood changes, increased abdominal/belly fat, or with cessation of menstrual cycle for no more than three years
. having a BMI greater than 25
. Waist circumference greater than 88 cm
. having the ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study.

Exclusion criteria

. Have ever been diagnosed with cancer

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Body Fat (kg)

Timeframe: Study endpoint (6 months post intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02375113

SponsorThe University of Texas at San Antonio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-08

Results submitted2019-03-27

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