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Plant Pigments for Human Health: Impact of Lycopene and Anthocyanins on Bioefficacy of Provitamin A Carotenoids From Carrots
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Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 month
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will have healthy adults drink different types of carrot juice to see how well their bodies absorb the nutrients and if these nutrients help with diabetes and antioxidants. Anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and carotenoids in purple carrots have shown potential in improving glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular health.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 1 month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change in serum anthocyanin concentration
Change in serum carotenoid concentration
Change in serum retinol concentration
Secondary study objectives
Change in alpha-amylase inhibition activities of the carrots and carrot juice measured by enzyme activity assay
Change in alpha-glucosidase inhibition activities of the carrots and carrot juice measured by enzyme activity assay
Enzyme Assays
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No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Starting with Purple Carrot JuiceActive Control3 Interventions
Participants are randomized to consume purple carrot juice first (250 mL) in under 2 minutes. They will crossover to red carrot juice and to purple-red carrot juice.
Group II: Starting with Purple-Red Carrot JuiceActive Control3 Interventions
Participants are randomized to consume purple-red carrot juice first (250 mL) in under 2 minutes. They will crossover to red carrot juice and to purple carrot juice.
Group III: Starting with Red Carrot JuiceActive Control3 Interventions
Participants are randomized to consume red carrot juice first (250 mL) in under 2 minutes. They will crossover to purple-red carrot juice and to purple carrot juice.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
1,237 Previous Clinical Trials
3,200,967 Total Patients Enrolled