OAT-GUT-BRAIN: Effects of Oats and Rice on Comprehensive Health of Metabolically Challenged Indiv… (NCT05526092) | Clinical Trial Compass
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OAT-GUT-BRAIN: Effects of Oats and Rice on Comprehensive Health of Metabolically Challenged Individuals
Finland72 participantsStarted 2022-09-12
Plain-language summary
The overall objective of this research entity is to reveal the comprehensive health impact of oats in metabolically challenged individuals in a 6-week intervention, compared to that of rice. This is achieved by investigation of the lipids, short-chain fatty acids, inflammation markers and antioxidant status from plasma, fecal microbiome, and plasma metabolome. Additionally the effect of the 6-week diet on postprandial glycemia and postprandial satiety and vitality are investigated.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 68 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Commits to follow the instructed low-gluten diet for 6 weeks
* 30 - 68 years of age
* BMI \> 25 kg/m\^2
* High cholesterol (without medication) characterized as total cholesterol \> 5 mmol/l, AND either LDL \> 3 mmol/l OR HDL (men/women) \< 1.0/1.2 mmol/l AND/OR Hypertension (systolic \> 140 mmHg or diastolic \> 90 mmHg).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Regular medication that can affect the research outcomes (balanced medication for hypertension, hypo-/hyperthyroidism, hormone replacement therapy, and inhaled medicines allowed)
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Heavy smoking
* Recent course of antibiotics (less than 3 months prior to the study)
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.