Effect of Curd Cheese on Metabolic Health in Adults (NCT07676838) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Curd Cheese on Metabolic Health in Adults
Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2025-12-12
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a diet supplemented with curd cheese on anthropometric measurements, glycemia, and lipid profile in overweight adults. Participants aged 40-64 years with a BMI above 25 will be randomly assigned to an intervention group receiving 100 g of curd cheese at breakfast for 8 weeks or to a control group receiving a standard healthy diet without curd cheese. Primary outcomes include changes in fasting blood glucose and HbA1c, while secondary outcomes are changes in body composition, waist circumference, and lipid profile (HDL, LDL, triglycerides, total cholesterol).
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 40-64 years.
* Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m².
* Individuals who voluntarily applied to the Darıca Healthy Life Center and agreed to participate in the study.
* Individuals who have had HbA1c, glucose, and lipid profile measurements within the past month, or will have these measurements taken as part of this study.
* Individuals who are able to comply with the curd cheese-supplemented dietary intervention for at least 8 weeks.
* Individuals who have signed the written informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
* Individuals with chronic diseases such as renal, hepatic, or cardiac failure.
* Individuals with lactose intolerance or allergy to milk and dairy products.
* Pregnant or lactating women.
* Individuals with restricted protein intake for any medical reason.
* Individuals who have participated in another dietary intervention program within the last 3 months.
* Individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders requiring regular treatment.
* Individuals with irregular lifestyles or communication difficulties that may prevent adherence to the dietary intervention.
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?
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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Change in HbA1c Levels
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention