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Disorder of Circulatory SystemNCT02588313

Investigation of Long-term Effects of CarelessTM on Microcirculation

A study testing Mango fruit powder in people with Disorder of Circulatory System and Metabolic Disease, run by Vital Solutions Swiss AG at 1 site in Germany.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Aim of the study is to investigate long-term effects of CarelessTM, a Mangifera indica fruit powder on microcirculation and endothelial function after supplementation of 4 weeks. Effects will be investigated with 100mg and 300mg CarelessTM and compared to placebo. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Mango fruit powder
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
75 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Oct 2015to Sep 2016
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 40 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy volunteers
  • Men and postmenopausal women
  • HOMA Index ≥2 and <5
  • BMI: 19 - 30 kg/m2
  • Age ≥ 40 and ≤ 70 years
  • Nonsmoker
  • Written consent to participate in the study
  • Able and willing to follow the study protocol procedures

Who cannot join

  • Relevant history, presence of any medical disorder or chronic intake of medication/dietary sup-plements (e.g. polyphenols, L-Arginine, Niacin, medication of haemodilution, blood flow stimu-lating products like Aspirin (Acetylsalicylsäure), Clopidogrel (Adenosin-Diphosphat(ADP)-Inhibitors), Glykoprotein-IIb/IIIa-Inhibitors, Heparin, Marcumar (Vitamin K antagonists); Dabiga-tran (Faktor IIa synthese Inhibitors) Rivaroxaban (Faktor Xa Antagonist), Statins) potentially in-terfering with this study at screening.
  • For this study clinically relevant abnormal laboratory, vital signs or physical findings at screening
  • Diabetes
  • Atopic dermatitis or affected skin at the forearm
  • Injury on the finger, influencing the EndoPATTM measurement
  • Regular consumption of caffeine > 275 mg (equivalent to 3-4 cups of coffee or 9 cups of black tea)
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  • Change of dietary habits within the 2 weeks prior to screening (for instance start of a diet high in vegetables and fruits (≥ 5 portions per day))
  • Diet high in vegetables and fruits ≥ 5 portions per day
  • Participants anticipating a change in their lifestyle or physical activity levels during the study.
  • Subjects not willing to avoid polyphenol rich foods and abstain from beverages containing caf-feine the day prior to visit 1 and 2.
  • Subjects not willing to abstain from intake of analgesic medication (e.g. Aspirin) 24 hours prior to and during visit 1 and 2.
  • Sunbathing or the use of sun-beds 2 weeks prior to study days
  • Subjects with history of drug, alcohol or other substances abuse, or other factors limiting their ability to co-operate during the study.
  • Known hypersensitivity to the study preparation or to single ingredients
  • Pregnant subject or subject planning to become pregnant during the study; breast-feeding sub-ject.
  • Known HIV-infection
  • Known acute or chronic hepatitis B and C infection
  • Blood donation within 4 weeks prior to visit 1 or during the study.
  • Subject involved in any clinical or food study within the preceding month

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • BioTeSys GmbH

    Esslingen am Neckar, 73728

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About this study

Official title: Investigation of Long-term Effects of CarelessTM on Microcirculation in Healthy Volunteers - a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study With Parallel Design

Aim of the study is to investigate long-term effects of CarelessTM, a Mangifera indica fruit powder on microcirculation and endothelial function after supplementation of 4 weeks. Effects will be investigated with 100mg and 300mg CarelessTM and compared to placebo.

Read the detailed description

Aim of the study is to investigate long-term effects of CarelessTM, a Mangifera indica fruit powder on microcirculation and endothelial function after supplementation of 4 weeks. Effects will be investigated with 100mg and 300mg CarelessTM and compared to placebo.

To describe targeted parameter, cutaneous microcirculation will be measured at 1 mm depth as well as flow mediated endothelial function at the beginning and end of supplementation, each. Furthermore, the parameters will be determined postprandially 1 hour after glucose loading. Additionally the influence on the glucose metabolism, as well as on body weight and body fat will be documented.

Being tested
Mango fruit powder
Medical subject headings
Metabolic Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Mango fruit powderDietary supplement

    Also called CarelessTM

    Investigation of long-term effects of CarelessTM on microcirculation in healthy volunteers - a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with parallel design

Study groups in NCT02588313
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Mango fruit powder 100mgActive comparatorMango fruit powder 100mg
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Mango fruit powder
Mango fruit powder 300mgActive comparatorMango fruit powder 300mg
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Mango fruit powder
Placebo formulationPlacebo comparatorPlacebo formulation
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Mango fruit powder

What is being measured

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

  1. Measurement of circulation

    Measurement of dermal microcirculation using "O2C, Lea Technik":

    • Relative peripheral blood flow (LDF)
    • Venous oxygen saturation (SO2 ven)
    • Relative amount of haemoglobin (rHb). Delta change of dermal microcirculation from baseline to end of supplementation is investigated. Addi-tionally, the delta change of dermal microcirculation from baseline to end of supplementation post-prandial is determined, which means the evaluation of postprandial effects on reactive hyperaemia index after glucose load.

    Measured: Baseline at day 1 and after 4 weeks supplementation

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Measurement of glucose related biomarker

    Measurement of Biomarker HOMA-Index, HbA1c at baseline and end of supplementation under fasting conditions.

    Measured: Baseline at day 1 and after 4 weeks supplementation

  2. Questionnaire on fatigue and vigor

    Questionnaire on fatigue and vigor

    Measured: Baseline at day 1 and after 4 weeks supplementation

  3. Monitoring of adverse effects

    Reporting of adverse effects to evaluate tolerability

    Measured: During study execution over 4 weeks

  4. Measurement of endothelial function using "EndoPATTM, Itamar"

    Measurement of endothelial function using "EndoPATTM, Itamar"

    • Reactive hyperaemia index (RHI and lnRHI)
    • Arterial stiffness (AI75) Delta change of endothelial function and arterial stiffness from baseline to end of supplementation is investigated. Additionally, the delta change of endothelial function from baseline to end of supplemen-tation postprandial is determined, which means the evaluation of postprandial effects on relative hy-peraemia index after glucose load.

    Measured: Baseline at day 1 and after 4 weeks supplementation

  5. Measurement of ox LDL

    Measurement of ox LDL

    Measured: Baseline at day 1 and after 4 weeks supplementation

Timeline

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

  1. First posted27 Oct 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2015
  3. Primary completionAug 2016
  4. Study completionSep 2016

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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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
75 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02588313
Sponsor's protocol ID
BTS910/15
Status last verified
Oct 2015
First submitted
23 Oct 2015
Last updated
23 Sep 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Mango fruit powder in people with Disorder of Circulatory System and Metabolic Disease, run by Vital Solutions Swiss AG at 1 site in Germany.

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 19 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 23 Sep 2016. 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 Germany. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Measurement of circulation (time frame: Baseline at day 1 and after 4 weeks supplementation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 23 Sep 2016.

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