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Metabolic SyndromeNCT04488653

A Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Oligopin® on Metabolic Risk Factors in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome

A study testing Oligopin® in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by Les Derives Resiniques et Terpeniques at 1 site in Canada.

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Trial summary

The safety and efficacy of Oligopin® will be compared against a placebo to evaluate the effect on metabolic risk factors in subjects with metabolic syndrome. During the 84-day study period it is hypothesized that HDL cholesterol will increase and systolic blood pressure will decrease therefore lowering CVD risk… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Metabolic Syndrome
What is being tested?
Oligopin®
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
24 Jun 2020to 10 Jan 2022
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 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Provided voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study
  • Males and females between 18 and 55 years of age, inclusive
  • Female participant is not of child-bearing potential, defined as females who have undergone a sterilization procedure (e.g. hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, total endometrial ablation) or have been post-menopausal for at least 1 year prior to screening Or,
  • Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative baseline urine pregnancy test and agree to use a medically approved method of birth control for the duration of the study. All hormonal birth control must have been in use for a minimum of three months. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
  • Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-
  • Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System)
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  • Double-barrier method
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Non-heterosexual lifestyle or agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
  • Vasectomy of partner at least 6 months prior to screening
  • BMI between 25 to 34.9 kg/m2, inclusive
  • Subjects with three or more of the following markers associated with metabolic syndrome:
  • Abdominal obesity: waist circumference > 102 cm (40 inches) in men and > 88 cm (35 inches) in women
  • Hypertension: systolic blood pressure > 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 85 mmHg
  • Elevated fasting glucose > 5.6 mmol/L (> 100 mg/dL) and < 7.0 mmol/L (< 126 mg/dL) and/or elevated HbA1c (6.0-6.4%)
  • Elevated TG: > 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
  • Low HDL-C: < 40 mg/dL (1.03 mmol/L) in men and < 50 mg/dL (1.29 mmol/L) in women
  • Stable weight defined as < 5% change in body weight in six months prior to beginning of study
  • Agrees to maintain current diet and exercise routine during the study
  • Agrees to comply with all study-related procedures
  • Otherwise healthy as determined by medical history, laboratory results, and physical exam as assessed by the Qualified Investigator (QI)

Who cannot join

  • Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial
  • Blood donation 30 days prior to screening, during the study, or a planned donation within 30-days of the last study visit
  • Participation in other clinical research trials 30 days prior to screening
  • Individuals who are unable to give informed consent
  • Current or history of any significant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that may impact study outcomes as assessed by the QI
  • Unstable metabolic disease or chronic diseases as assessed by the QI
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  • Unstable hypertension as assessed by the QI
  • Type I or Type II diabetes
  • Individuals with hypercholesterolemia and/or elevated triglycerides who are receiving medications to modulate lipid metabolism, as in Sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2
  • Individuals with an autoimmune disease or who are immune-compromised
  • Self-reported HIV-, Hepatitis B- and/or C-positive diagnosis
  • History of or current diagnosis with kidney and/or liver diseases as assessed by the QI on a case-by-case basis, with the exception of history of kidney stones symptom free for 6 months
  • Self-reported current or pre-existing thyroid condition. Treatment on a stable dose of medication for at least 3 months will be considered by the QI
  • Self-reported medical or neuropsychological condition and/or cognitive impairment that, in the QI's opinion, could interfere with study participation
  • Self-reported blood/bleeding disorder
  • Serious cardiovascular or respiratory disease as assessed by the QI.
  • Major surgery in the past 3 months or individuals who have planned surgery during the course of the trial. Participants with minor surgery will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the QI
  • Cancer, except skin basal cell carcinoma completely excised with no chemotherapy or radiation with a follow up that is negative. Volunteers with cancer in full remission for more than five years after diagnosis are acceptable
  • Allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance to the investigational product's active or inactive ingredients, or the ingredients in the test meal
  • Current use of prescribed medications listed in Section 6.3.1
  • Current use of over-the-counter medications, supplements, foods and/or drinks listed in Section 6.3.2
  • Medical use of cannabinoid products
  • Chronic recreational use of cannabinoid products (>2 times/week). Occasional use will be assessed by the QI on a case-by-case basis
  • Use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products within 60 days of screening
  • Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 12 months
  • High alcohol intake (average of >2 standard drinks per day
  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory results at screening as assessed by the QI
  • Any other condition, that, in the opinion of the QI, may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose significant risk to the participant

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • KGK Science Inc.

    London, Ontario, N6A5R8

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Oligopin® on Metabolic Risk Factors in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome

The safety and efficacy of Oligopin® will be compared against a placebo to evaluate the effect on metabolic risk factors in subjects with metabolic syndrome. During the 84-day study period it is hypothesized that HDL cholesterol will increase and systolic blood pressure will decrease therefore lowering CVD risk factors after supplementation with Oligopin®. Additionally, it is hypothesized that Oligopin® supplementation will reduce fasting glucose levels.

Read the detailed description

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a combination of risk factors for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). These risk factors include obesity (particularly abdominal obesity), high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and elevated fasting blood glucose. MetS reflects overnutrition and sedentary lifestyles as the prevalence of MetS increases concomitantly with these lifestyle choices. Most recent estimates suggest that approximately 19.1% of the Canadian population, 34.2% of the US population, and 24.3% of the European population have MetS. Significantly, the prevalence of MetS in adults aged 18-39 has increased dramatically over the last 2 decades.

MetS commonly precedes the development of CVD and is associated with a 2-fold increase in the risk of CVD mortality. MetS also increases the risk of developing T2D and is suggested to be extremely prevalent (90-95%) in Caucasian individuals diagnosed with T2D. Indeed, the presence of even one MetS risk factor early in life increases the chances of developing a chronic disease later in life. Currently, MetS risk factors are estimated to be present in 4.8-7% of individuals from 18 to 30 years of age. Therefore, preventing the development of or treating these risk factors earlier in life could reduce the development of chronic disease.

The pathogenic mechanisms of MetS remain to be fully elucidated, however insulin resistance (IR) appears to play a pivotal role in the initiation and progression of the syndrome. Abdominal obesity is a well-known contributor to IR. Abdominal fat accumulation increases the supply of free fatty acids (FFAs) to the liver and indirectly results in an increase in plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and a decrease in HDL cholesterol. IR also elevates fasting blood glucose levels due to the suppression of hepatic glycogen synthesis and impairs postprandial glucose control by reducing insulin stimulated glucose uptake by peripheral tissues.

There is a need for natural interventions that aid in the prevention and treatment of MetS risk factors as the prevalence of overnutrition and sedentary lifestyles continues to increase. This study will assess the ability of Oligopin® to improve abdominal obesity, fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose and insulin response, and HDL-cholesterol levels as these outcomes reliably predict an individual's MetS risk. Oligopin® is a French Maritime Pine Bark Extract (FMPBE) obtained from the pine tree Pinus pinaster. It is rich in low molecular weight oligomeric procyanidins (OPC) with 20% of OPCs in the form of dimers as compared to the most studied FMPBE Pycogenol®, which contains only 5% of OPCs as dimers.

Recently, Oligopin® supplementation was shown to reduce CVD risk factors. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, Oligopin® consumption increased HDL cholesterol levels and reduced systolic blood pressure and oxidized LDL (oxLDL) levels in stage 1 hypertensive individuals. This is significant as low HDL was reported to be the most prevalent risk factor for the development of MetS in young adults. FMPBE supplementation has also been shown to reduce fasting glucose levels in individuals with T2D. Interestingly, FMPBE is a potent inhibitor of α-glucosidase, which catalyses the breakdown of oligosaccharides in the small intestine to permit glucose resorption. Therefore, it is possible that Oligopin® may reduce fasting glucose levels and control postprandial hyperglycemia. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will determine the efficacy of Oligopin® to improve markers of metabolic risk in subjects with MetS.

Being tested
Oligopin®, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Metabolic Syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • Oligopin®Dietary supplement

    French Maritime Pine Bark Extract - 100mg/day

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    Maltodextrin

Study groups in NCT04488653
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Oligopin®ExperimentalOligopin® contains French Maritime Pine Bark Extract
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Oligopin®
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo is a mixture of different inert compounds
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Fasting blood sugar level

    Change in fasting blood sugar from baseline to day 84 between Oligopin® and placebo.

    Measured: 84 days

Secondary outcomes (35)
  1. Fasting insulin concentration

    Change in fasting insulin between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  2. Fasting glucose level

    Change in fasting glucose between Oligopin® and placebo baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  3. Concentration of fasting low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

    Change in fasting LDL between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  4. Change in fasting oxidized LDL (oxLDL).

    Change in fasting oxLDL between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  5. Change in fasting high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

    Change in fasting HDL between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  6. Change in fasting total cholesterol

    Change in fasting total cholesterol between Oligopin® and placebo baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  7. Postprandial glucose at 20, 30, 90, or 120 min after meal

    Change in postprandial glucose between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  8. Postprandial insulin at 20, 30, 90, or 120 min after meal

    Change in postprandial glucose between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  9. BMI

    Change in BMI between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  10. Waist circumference

    Change in waist circumference between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  11. Blood pressure

    Change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: Baseline, day 42 and day 84

  12. Heart rate

    Change in heart rate between Oligopin® and placebo from baseline to day 42, baseline to day 84, and from day 42 to day 84

    Measured: 84 days

  13. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

    Change in ALT between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  14. Aspartate transaminase (AST)

    Change in AST between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  15. Total bilirubin

    Change in total bilirubin between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  16. Creatinine

    Change in creatinine between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  17. Sodium ion

    Change in sodium ion between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  18. Potassium ion

    Change in potassium ion between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  19. Chloride ion

    Change in chloride ion between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  20. estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)

    Change in eGFR between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  21. White blood cell (WBC) count

    Change in WBC count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  22. Neutrophils

    Change in neutrophil count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  23. Lymphocytes

    Change in lymphocyte count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  24. Monocytes

    Change in monocyte count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  25. Eosinophils

    Change in eosinophil count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  26. Basophils

    Change in basophil count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  27. Red blood cell (RBC)

    Change in RBC count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  28. Hemoglobin

    Change in hemoglobin level between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  29. Hematocrit

    Change in hematocrit level between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  30. Platelet

    Change in platelet count between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  31. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

    Change in MCV level between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  32. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)

    Change in MCH level between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  33. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)

    Change in MCHC level between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  34. Mean platelet volume (MPV)

    Change in MPV level between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

  35. Red cell distribution width (RDW)

    Change in RDW level between Oligopin® and placebo pre-baseline and day 84.

    Measured: Pre-baseline and 84 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Jul 2020
  2. Study start24 Jun 2020
  3. Primary completion19 Oct 2021 (estimated)
  4. Study completion10 Jan 2022 (estimated)

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
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
40 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04488653
Sponsor's protocol ID
19PMHD
Status last verified
Aug 2021
First submitted
23 Jul 2020
Last updated
26 Aug 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Oligopin® in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by Les Derives Resiniques et Terpeniques at 1 site in Canada.

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 21 inclusion and 28 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Aug 2021. 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 Canada. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Fasting blood sugar level (time frame: 84 days). 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 26 Aug 2021.

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