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University of Georgia
Claim this profileAthens, Georgia 30602
Conducts research for Obesity
Conducts research for Depression
Conducts research for Psychosis
Conducts research for Dyslipidemia
Conducts research for Healthy Nutrition
34 reported clinical trials
2 medical researchers
Summary
University of Georgia is a medical facility located in Athens, Georgia. This center is recognized for care of Obesity, Depression, Psychosis, Dyslipidemia, Healthy Nutrition and other specialties. University of Georgia is involved with conducting 34 clinical trials across 64 conditions. There are 2 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Jamie A Cooper, Ph.D. and Ewan K Cobran, PhD.Top PIs
Clinical Trials running at University of Georgia
Obesity
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Psychosis
Prostate Cancer
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Dyslipidemia
Healthy Nutrition
Bipolar Disorder
Acute Exercise
Pecan Consumption
for Cardiometabolic Health
The bioactive compounds contained in tree nuts have been shown to beneficially affect cardiometabolic health outcomes. Pecans contain more total phenols, sterols, and flavonoids than any other tree nut. They also are a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. These bioactive components in pecans are likely the reason for the previously documented improvements in cardiometabolic health. The specific aims of this study are to: * Examine the effect of pecan consumption at doses of 6%, 13%, and 20% of total energy needs on fasting and postprandial blood lipids. * Examine the effect of pecan consumption at doses of 6%, 13%, and 20% of total energy needs on plasma markers associated with overall health. * Examine the effect of pecan consumption at doses of 6%, 13%, and 20% of total energy needs on subjective and physiologic postprandial measures of hunger and satiety. Participants will be asked to: * Consume pecans daily for 28 days or maintain their current habitual diet. * Attend three short weekly visits for fasting blood craws, body measurements, and collect their next week's supply of study materials. * Attend two longer (5 h) testing visits which include consuming a standard breakfast meal and having their blood drawn periodically before and after breakfast. Researchers will compare pecan LOW, pecan MID, pecan HIGH, and the Control group to examine the physiologic effects of incorporating various dosages of pecans into one's diet.
Recruiting1 award N/A3 criteria
Cottonseed Oil
for Dyslipidemia
Adding cottonseed oil to the diet has been shown to improve cholesterol profiles and other markers of chronic disease risk in both healthy and at-risk adults. However, CSO has only been tested in the context of high-fat diets. The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the health effects of lower amounts of cottonseed oil (CSO) added to the diet in adults at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How do different amounts of CSO in the diet affect fasting cholesterol profiles and markers of liver function? * How do different amounts of CSO in the diet affect fasting and post-meal markers of lipid metabolism (i.e. triglycerides) and glycemic control (i.e. blood sugar and insulin)? * How do different amounts of CSO in the diet affect fasting and post-meal markers of chronic disease risk factors such as oxidative stress, inflammation, coagulation potential, and appetite control? Participants will be asked to: * Consume provided breakfast shakes and snacks daily for 28-days. * Attend three weekly short visits for fasting blood draws, body measurements, and collect the next week of study materials. * Attend two longer (5.5 h) testing visits which include eating a standardized breakfast meal and having blood drawn periodically before and after breakfast. Researchers will compare CSO LOW, CSO MID, CSO HIGH, and Control groups (receiving a mixture of oils) to see if lower doses of CSO in the diet impart the same health benefits as previously shown with high doses of CSO.
Recruiting1 award N/A3 criteria
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University of Georgia is a medical facility located in Athens, Georgia. This center is recognized for care of Obesity, Depression, Psychosis, Dyslipidemia, Healthy Nutrition and other specialties. University of Georgia is involved with conducting 34 clinical trials across 64 conditions. There are 2 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Jamie A Cooper, Ph.D. and Ewan K Cobran, PhD.