Combined Effects of Meal Frequency and Protein Load on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors (NCT02529228) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Combined Effects of Meal Frequency and Protein Load on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
10 participantsStarted 2014-12
Plain-language summary
This study examines the effect of meal frequency and meal composition on risk factors of cardiometabolic disease.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 40 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Chinese Males
* Age: 21 - 50 years.
* Body mass stable within the last 2 months by self-report.
* Body mass index (BMI): \< 30kg/m2.
* Normal fasting blood glucose level≤ 6.0 mmol/L
* Blood pressure ≤ 140/90 mmHg
* Not participating in any dietary interventions in the past 2-months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Special dietary practice (e.g. Vegetarians, Atkins diet) or diets due to religious reasons during the study period (e.g. Fasting for Ramadan)
* Smoking.
* Excessive alcohol consumption: consuming alcohol on \>4 days per week with ≥5 alcoholic drinks (males) and ≥4 alcoholic drinks (females) per time (National Health Survey, 2010).
* Metabolic Diseases (including thyroid dysfunction)
* Using Medication affecting carbohydrate and fat metabolism
* Allergy to any components of the provided meals (gluten, nuts, milk, dairy)
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
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Venous Plasma Glucose
Timeframe: Postprandially 8.5 hours in response to the various diets
2
Venous Plasma Insulin
Timeframe: Postprandially 8.5 hours in response to the various diets
3
Venous Plasma Triglyceride
Timeframe: Postprandially 8.5 hours in response to the various diets
4
Blood Pressure
Timeframe: Postprandially 8.5 hours in response to the various diets
5
Interstitial Glucose
Timeframe: Postprandially 8.5 hours in response to the various diets
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02529228
SponsorSingapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation