The Effect of Dark Chocolate Consumption on Blood Parameters in Healthy Adult Individuals (NCT05290012) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Dark Chocolate Consumption on Blood Parameters in Healthy Adult Individuals
Turkey (Türkiye)37 participantsStarted 2020-12-20
Plain-language summary
In healthy individuals, the effect of regular dark chocolate consumption for 4 weeks on blood lipid parameters such as; total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, in addition to fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, CRP levels and blood pressure was investigated.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI \< 30 kg/m2
* Systolic blood pressure \<140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with any diagnosed chronic or acute illness
* Individuals diagnosed or in contact with Covid-19
* Individuals with allergies to cocoa/chocolate products
* Individuals in the process of losing weight
* Individuals with smoking and alcohol consumption
* Individuals taking medication or vitamin/mineral supplements
* Individuals doing heavy physical activity
* Individuals who regularly consume cocoa/chocolate products for the last 1 month (\> 3 days a week)
* Pregnant or lactating women were excluded from the study.
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2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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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
1
Change in serum lipid levels from baseline with dark chocolate consumption at 4 weeks.
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
2
Change in glycemic parameters from baseline with dark chocolate consumption at 4 weeks.
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
3
Change in CRP levels from baseline with dark chocolate consumption at 4 weeks.
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
4
Change in blood pressure from baseline with dark chocolate consumption at week 4.