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Polyphenols
Blueberries for Metabolic Syndrome
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Led By Marie-Claude Vohl
Research Sponsored by Laval University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
At least one of the following: BMI between 25 and 40 kg/m2 or Waist circumference ≥ 80 cm for women and ≥ 94 cm for men
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Use of antibiotics in the last 3 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Summary
This trial will study whether blueberries can help prevent obesity-linked metabolic syndrome by looking at the microbes in the gut and the metabolites produced.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Caucasian men and premenopausal women in good health, with a BMI of 25-40 or waist circumference over 80 cm for women and 94 cm for men. Participants must have high triglycerides or fasting insulin levels. Exclusions include heavy drinkers, recent surgery or antibiotic use, smokers, certain medication users, metabolic disorder sufferers, blueberry allergies/intolerances, significant weight change recently, or special diets.
What is being tested?
The study tests if daily consumption of either real blueberry powder or a placebo affects the gut microbiota and can help prevent obesity-related metabolic syndrome. It combines genetic material analysis (metagenomics), gene expression profiling (transcriptomics), and small molecule characterization (metabolomics) to understand how blueberries might benefit heart and metabolic health.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves consuming blueberry powder which is generally considered safe as part of a regular diet; no significant side effects are expected beyond potential allergic reactions in those sensitive to blueberries.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
My BMI is between 25 and 40, or my waist size meets the criteria.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
Treatment Details
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Blueberry powderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Blueberry placebo powderPlacebo Group1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Laval UniversityLead Sponsor
430 Previous Clinical Trials
178,336 Total Patients Enrolled
26 Trials studying Metabolic Syndrome
1,956 Patients Enrolled for Metabolic Syndrome
Marie-Claude VohlPrincipal InvestigatorLaval University
3 Previous Clinical Trials
123 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Metabolic Syndrome
100 Patients Enrolled for Metabolic Syndrome
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks every day.You have used natural health products in the last 3 months.You have gained or lost more than 5% of your body weight in the last 3 months.I have had surgery in the last 3 months or will have during the study.Your triglyceride levels are higher than 1.35 mmol/L, or your fasting insulin levels are higher than 42 pmol/L.People of European descent.I have a condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.My BMI is between 25 and 40, or my waist size meets the criteria.People who use nicotine.I regularly take medication that could affect the study.You don't like the taste of blueberries.I have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.I am a healthy man or a woman who has not gone through menopause.You are allergic to or cannot tolerate blueberries.You have specific eating habits like being a vegetarian, following a gluten-free diet, or eating a ketogenic diet.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Blueberry powder
- Group 2: Blueberry placebo powder
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This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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