Effects of Dietary Nutrients on Liver and Adipose Tissue Metabolism (NCT03090347) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Dietary Nutrients on Liver and Adipose Tissue Metabolism
United Kingdom100 participantsStarted 2017-03-01
Plain-language summary
In health,adipose tissue stores fat from the diet. If the fat tissue stops storing dietary fat then this increases the chance of it being stored in the liver, which is related to increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It has been suggested that having a diet high in sugars or certain fats, may cause the fat tissue and liver to change how they function; we would like to investigate this in detail.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Male or Female, aged ≥18 or ≤65 years.
* Body Mass Index ≥19 ≤35 kg/m2
* No medical condition or relevant drug therapy known to affect liver or adipose tissue metabolism.
* Weight stable for the previous 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient is unwilling or unable to give informed consent for participation in the study
* A blood haemoglobin \<135mg/dL for men and \<120mg/dL for women
* Donated (or lost) ≥250 ml of blood in the previous two months.
* On a weight loss diet or have decreased their body weight by \>5% in the previous 3 months.
* Have increased their body weight by \>5% in the previous 3 months.
* Any metabolic condition or relevant drug therapy
* Current smoker
* History of alcoholism or a greater than recommended alcohol intake (\>30 g of alcohol daily for men and \>20 g of alcohol daily for women)
* Haemorrhagic disorders
* Anticoagulant treatment
* History of albumin allergy
* Pregnant or nursing mothers
* Women who are taking any contraceptive agent or device including oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or who have used these within the last 12 months
* History of severe claustrophobia
* Presence of metallic implants, pacemaker, or are unwilling to remove any piercings
* History of an eating disorder or any other psychological condition that may affect the participants ability to adhere to study intervention/experimental die…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Liver de novo lipogenesis
Timeframe: Within 21 days after starting the intervention diet