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Metabolic SyndromeHMS4NCT01010841

Trial of Two Dietary Programs on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome

A study testing UltraMealPlus 360 (Medical food) and Low-glycemic-load diet in people with Metabolic Syndrome and Overweight, run by MetaProteomics LLC at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The objective of this study was to investigate from 3 sites (University of Connecticut, University of Florida, and University of California, Irvine) whether enhancement of a modified Mediterranean-style, low glycemic load diet (MED) with specific phytochemicals (soy protein, phytosterols, rho iso-alpha acids and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 75 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight, Obesity
What is being tested?
UltraMealPlus 360 (Medical food) and Low-glycemic-load diet
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
89 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2008to Apr 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 75 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • BMI ≥25 and <45
  • LDL >100 mg/dl
  • TG ≥150 and <400 mg/dl
  • meet 2 or more of the following 4 criteria:
  • HDL <50 mg/dl
  • blood pressure ≥130/85 mmHg (or diagnosed hypertension on medication)
  • fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dl and <150 mg/dl
  • waist circumference >35 inches

Who cannot join

  • Medical History and Concurrent Diseases
  • Over the preceding 4 weeks, initiation or cessation of regular exercise
  • Over the preceding 4 weeks, involvement in a significant diet or weight loss program such as Atkin's diet program, a very low calorie liquid program (such as Optifast, Medifast, and HMR), or any diet that has led to a weight loss of 10% of body weight over a period of 6 weeks
  • Use of blood sugar lowering medications including thiazolidinedione class of oral medications including Avandia (rosiglitazone), Avandamet (metformin/rosiglitazone), Actos (pioglitazone), metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet, Riomet) or insulin over the preceding 12 weeks
  • Over the preceding 4 weeks, regular use of Kaprex® or Kaprex AI® at least 3 days/week
  • Over the preceding 4 weeks, regular use of NSAIDs (i.e. ibuprofen, celecoxib, etc.) at least 3 days per week
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  • Over the preceding 12 weeks, use of cholesterol lowering medications, either by prescription (statins, etc.) or over-the-counter (gugulipids, niacin, etc.)
  • Over the preceding 12 weeks, use of oral or injectable corticosteroids, such as prednisone
  • Current use of oral anticoagulants such as Coumadin or injectable anticoagulants such as Heparin or Low Molecular Weight Heparin
  • Use of electronic implants such as pacemakers, defibrillators, nerve stimulators
  • Allergy to one or more of the ingredients in the investigational products
  • Poorly controlled hypertension (blood pressure above 155/95)
  • History of significant liver or kidney disease (recent or ongoing hepatitis, cirrhosis, glomerulonephritis, dialysis treatment, etc.)
  • History of serious heart disease (heart attack, angina, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia, or congestive heart failure)
  • History of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus (blood clot to lungs)
  • History of autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, and/or ulcerative colitis), multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis, scleroderma and thyroiditis
  • History of eating disorder (anorexia nervosa or bulimia) in preceding 5 years
  • History of alcoholism or drug addiction in the preceding 5 years
  • History of serious mental illness
  • History of attempted suicide in past 10 years
  • Untreated endocrine, neurological, or infectious disorder
  • Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired HIV (AIDS)
  • Current cancer or a history of cancer (except skin cancer)
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • If female of childbearing potential, unwillingness to practice a reliable method of birth control (i.e. physical sperm barriers or hormonal therapies)
  • Any other sound medical, psychiatric and/or social reason as determined by the Principal Investigator (PI).
  • Physical and Laboratory Test Findings
  • TG ≥ 400 mg/dl
  • abnormal blood count (Hct < 30 or > 47%, WBC < 3,000 or > 12,000, platelets <140 or > 500)
  • abnormal kidney function test(s) (BUN > 30 mg/dL or creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL) or liver function test(s) (bilirubin total > 2.0 mg/dL, ALT > 75 IU/L, AST > 75 IU/L; Alk Phos > 130 IU)
  • fasting glucose >150 mg/dL, serum calcium (>10.5 mg/dL), positive pregnancy test (ß-hCG in blood)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Mark McIntosh MD

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209

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About this study

Official title: Multi-center, Randomized Intervention to Compare the Effects of 2 Dietary Programs on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome

The objective of this study was to investigate from 3 sites (University of Connecticut, University of Florida, and University of California, Irvine) whether enhancement of a modified Mediterranean-style, low glycemic load diet (MED) with specific phytochemicals (soy protein, phytosterols, rho iso-alpha acids and proanthocyanidins; PED) could improve cardiometabolic risk factors in women with metabolic syndrome.

Read the detailed description

As the worldwide dietary pattern becomes more westernized, the metabolic syndrome is reaching epidemic proportions. Lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise are recommended as first-line intervention for treating metabolic syndrome. Previously, we reported that specific phytochemical supplementation for 12 weeks (soy protein, phytosterols, rho iso-alpha acids and proanthocyanidins) increased the effectiveness of the modified Mediterranean-style low glycemic load dietary program on variables associated with metabolic syndrome and CVD in subjects with metabolic syndrome and elevated LDL cholesterol. In this study, we propose to conduct a multi-center randomized trial to confirm our previous findings.

Being tested
UltraMealPlus 360 (Medical food), Low-glycemic-load diet
Keywords
Metabolic syndrome, Serum lipid, Dietary intervention, Lifestyle modification, Glycemic load, Phytochemical, Hops, Acacia, Mediterranean diet, Kinase modulator
Medical subject headings
Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight, Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • UltraMealPlus 360 (Medical food)Dietary supplement

    Also called UltraMealPlus 360

    Specific phytochemicals (soy protein, phytosterols, rho iso-alpha acids and proanthocyanidins; PED)

  • Low-glycemic-load dietOther

    Modified Mediterranean-style low-glycemic-load diet

Study groups in NCT01010841
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Low-glycemic-load dietActive comparatorModified Mediterranean-style low-glycemic-load diet
Receives: Other: Low-glycemic-load diet
Low-glycemic-load diet + medical foodExperimentalModified Mediterranean-style, low-glycemic-load diet + medical food
Receives: Dietary Supplement: UltraMealPlus 360 (Medical food); Other: Low-glycemic-load diet

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. TG-to-HDL ratio

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Components of metabolic syndrome (TG, HDL, resolution of MetS)

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks

  2. Glucose intolerance (fasting glucose/insulin, leptin, HbA1c, HOMA score)

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks

  3. CVD risk factors (cholesterol, LDL, chol/HDL, apoAI, apoB, apoAII, apoCII, apoCIII, apoE, homocysteine, RBC fatty acids, Framingham risk score)

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks

  4. Inflammatory cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6, sICAM, sVCAM, MCP1)

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks

  5. Body composition (weight, BMI, % body fat, % lean mass, waist-to-hip ratio, DEXA scanning)

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks

  6. Subjective assessment (MOS-MCS/PCS questionnaires, VAS-satiety/craving questionnaires)

    Measured: baseline, then every 2 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Nov 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2008
  3. Primary completionMar 2010
  4. Study completionApr 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
89 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01010841
Sponsor's protocol ID
HMS4-MUL-CT
Acronym
HMS4
Status last verified
Jan 2012
First submitted
6 Nov 2009
Last updated
12 Jan 2012
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Jones JL, Fernandez ML, McIntosh MS, Najm W, Calle MC, Kalynych C, Vukich C, Barona J, Ackermann D, Kim JE, Kumar V, Lott M, Volek JS, Lerman RH. A Mediterranean-style low-glycemic-load diet improves variables of metabolic syndrome in women, and addition of a phytochemical-rich medical food enhances benefits on lipoprotein metabolism. J Clin Lipidol. 2011 May-Jun;5(3):188-196. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2011.03.002. Epub 2011 Mar 11.

    PubMed 21600524
  • Fernandez ML, Jones JJ, Ackerman D, Barona J, Calle M, Comperatore MV, Kim JE, Andersen C, Leite JO, Volek JS, McIntosh M, Kalynych C, Najm W, Lerman RH. Low HDL cholesterol is associated with increased atherogenic lipoproteins and insulin resistance in women classified with metabolic syndrome. Nutr Res Pract. 2010 Dec;4(6):492-8. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2010.4.6.492. Epub 2010 Dec 28.

    PubMed 21286407
  • Ackermann D, Jones J, Barona J, Calle MC, Kim JE, LaPia B, Volek JS, McIntosh M, Kalynych C, Najm W, Lerman RH, Fernandez ML. Waist circumference is positively correlated with markers of inflammation and negatively with adiponectin in women with metabolic syndrome. Nutr Res. 2011 Mar;31(3):197-204. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2011.02.004.

    PubMed 21481713
  • Barona J, Jones JJ, Kopec RE, Comperatore M, Andersen C, Schwartz SJ, Lerman RH, Fernandez ML. A Mediterranean-style low-glycemic-load diet increases plasma carotenoids and decreases LDL oxidation in women with metabolic syndrome. J Nutr Biochem. 2012 Jun;23(6):609-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2011.02.016. Epub 2011 Jul 19.

    PubMed 21775117
  • Jones JL, Comperatore M, Barona J, Calle MC, Andersen C, McIntosh M, Najm W, Lerman RH, Fernandez ML. A Mediterranean-style, low-glycemic-load diet decreases atherogenic lipoproteins and reduces lipoprotein (a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein in women with metabolic syndrome. Metabolism. 2012 Mar;61(3):366-72. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2011.07.013. Epub 2011 Sep 23.

    PubMed 21944261
  • Jones JL, Park Y, Lee J, Lerman RH, Fernandez ML. A Mediterranean-style, low-glycemic-load diet reduces the expression of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase in mononuclear cells and plasma insulin in women with metabolic syndrome. Nutr Res. 2011 Sep;31(9):659-64. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2011.08.011.

    PubMed 22024489
  • Jones JL, Ackermann D, Barona J, Calle M, Andersen C, Kim JE, Volek JS, McIntosh M, Najm W, Lerman RH, Fernandez ML. A Mediterranean low-glycemic-load diet alone or in combination with a medical food improves insulin sensitivity and reduces inflammation in women with metabolic syndrome. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research 1(4):356-370, 2011.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing UltraMealPlus 360 (Medical food) and Low-glycemic-load diet in people with Metabolic Syndrome and Overweight, run by MetaProteomics LLC at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 31 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jan 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

TG-to-HDL ratio (time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01010841, which also lists 7 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Jan 2012.

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