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Effect of the Intake of Corbella Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Microbiota-gut-brain Axis in Healthy Adults (HEVOOC)

A study testing EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL and OLIVE OIL LOW POLYPHENOL in people with Healthy Nutrition, run by University of Barcelona at 1 site in Spain.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The consumption of the improved extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) of the Corbella variety could have a beneficial effect on the microbiota-intestine-brain axis (MGBA). Olive oil contains polyphenols that are not present in other oils, notably oleocanthal and oleacein, which behave similarly to ibuprofen and have a… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Nutrition
What is being tested?
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL and OLIVE OIL LOW POLYPHENOL
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
19 Jun 2023to 24 Nov 2023
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 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy adult with Body mass index (BMI) < 30 kg/m2
  • Signed informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Any chronic disease (e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancer or diabetes)
  • Mental disorders (e.g. depression, dementia, autism, etc.)
  • Cardiovascular alterations in cholesterol,triglycerides, glucose, etc.
  • Current smokers
  • Repeated use of antibiotics
  • Frequent use of corticoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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  • Repeated use of vitamins
  • Volunteers with extreme eating habits (i.e. Atkins diet, very high protein diets, etc.)
  • Excessive alcohol consumption (>30 g/d for males and >20 g/d for females),
  • Pregnant, lactating, and postmenopausal women

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site
  • Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences and Gastronomy. School of Farmacy and Food Sciences. University of Barcelona.

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028

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About this study

Official title: Development of Oil with Healthy Properties Based on Corbella Olive Variety (HEVOOC)

The consumption of the improved extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) of the Corbella variety could have a beneficial effect on the microbiota-intestine-brain axis (MGBA). Olive oil contains polyphenols that are not present in other oils, notably oleocanthal and oleacein, which behave similarly to ibuprofen and have a protective effect on some neurodegenerative diseases. The polyphenols of the oil present prebiotic characteristics, at the level of the intestinal microbiota, which metabolizes them forming bioactive metabolites that can have a modulating effect on the MGBA, improving brain health. In this study, the researchers seek to identify the benefits of the consumption of Corbella variety EVOO on MGBA in healthy participants. The overall benefit of the study would be to achieve knowledge that would allow its future applicability to prevent and improve certain diseases and in general contribute to optimal health.

Read the detailed description

To evaluate possible effects on MGBA, a randomized, controlled, crossover nutritional trial will be conducted. Thirty healthy adult participants (between 18 and 35 years of age, with 50% male and 50% female) will be included according to the estimated sample size. Participants will consume a daily amount of 0.7 g Corbella EVOO/kg body weight plus their normal diet (experimental intervention) and 0.7 g refined olive oil (ROO)/kg body weight plus their normal diet (control intervention) for 1 month. Biological samples (plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, serum, 24-hour urine, feces and saliva) will be obtained at baseline and at the end of each trial arm.

Being tested
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, OLIVE OIL LOW POLYPHENOL
Keywords
Extra virgin olive oil, Microbiota, Polyphenol, MGBA

What participants receive

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

  • EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILOther

    Participants will consume a daily amount of extra virgin olive oil. Can consume the oil either raw or cooked

  • OLIVE OIL LOW POLYPHENOLOther

    Participants will consume a daily amount of olive oil low polyphenol. Can consume the oil either raw or cooked

Study groups in NCT05898113
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
EXTRA VIRGIN (intervention / control)ExperimentalAfter a 3-day run in period avoiding EVOO consumption, participants will consume a daily amount of 0.7 g EVOO / kg body weight in addition to their usual diet for 1 months. They will then have 4 weeks with their usual diet and another 3-day run in period before starting the control intervention, which consists of following their usual diet plus 0.7 g olive oil low of polyphenol (OOLP)/ kg body weight daily for one month.
Receives: Other: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL; Other: OLIVE OIL LOW POLYPHENOL
LOW POLYPHENOL (control/intervention)ExperimentalAfter a 3-day run-in period avoiding EVOO consumption, participants will consume a daily amount of 0.7 g of OOLP/ kg body weight in addition to their usual diet for 1 month. Then, they will have 4 weeks with their usual diet and another run in period of 3 days before starting the intervention which consists of following their usual diet plus 0.7 g of EVOO / kg body weight daily for one month.
Receives: Other: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL; Other: OLIVE OIL LOW POLYPHENOL

What is being measured

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

  1. Changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Serum samples will be analysed for mature BDNF using a Mature BDNF Rapid ELISA kit.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  2. Changes in the gut microbiota after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Fecal samples will be collected by the volunteers using a system for easy self-collection and stabilization of microbial DNA for gut microbiome profiling (OMNIgene - GUT). The extraction of genomic DNA from fecal samples will be carried out utilizing the DNeasy Power Kit. Subsequently, microbial profiling will employ 16 S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequencing to investigate microbial communities, with a specific focus on bacterial phylogeny and taxonomy.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  3. Changes in the polyphenols and their metabolites after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Polyphenols and their metabolites derived from intestinal gut microbiota will be identified and quantified in human plasma, urine, feces, and saliva samples using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) - Linear Trap Quadrupole (LTQ) Orbitrap-MS/MS and HPLC-MS/MS techniques.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  4. Changes in carotenoids and their metabolites after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Carotenoids and their metabolites derived from intestinal gut microbiota will be identified and quantified in human plasma, urine, feces, and saliva samples using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) - Linear Trap Quadrupole (LTQ) Orbitrap-MS/MS and HPLC-MS/MS techniques.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  5. Changes in the short-chain fatty acids in plasma and feces samples after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    After acidifying the fecal samples with formic acid, a quantification of short-chain fatty acids will be performed using gas chromatography by direct injection according to previously described methodology (Zhao et al., 2006).

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  6. Changes in bile acids in plasma and feces samples after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Bile acids will be assayed using a validated liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  7. Changes in cerebrovascular function after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Cerebrovascular function will be measured using functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI), a non-invasive method for assessing brain activity. FMRI maps blood oxygenation levels in the brain and estimates changes in the blood flow that depends on metabolic function and is correlated with specific brain region activities

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. Changes in body weight after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Body weight in kilograms (kg)

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  2. Changes in body mass index (BMI) after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    BMI will be calculated as body weight (kg) divided by height (m). Weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  3. Changes in hip circumference after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    It will be measured with a tape-measure in triplicate, in centimeters (cm)

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  4. Changes in waist circumference after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    It will be measured with a tape-measure in triplicate, in centimeters (cm)

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  5. Changes in body composition after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Body fat percentage will be measured using a bioelectrical impedance analysis monitor.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  6. Changes in blood pressure after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Diastolic and systolic blood pressure will be measured by a blood pressure monitor in triplicate.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  7. Changes in heart rate after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with an automatic monitor in triplicate.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  8. Changes in lipidic profile after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides (mg/dL) will be measured by molecular absorption spectrometry.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  9. Changes in liver function after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and albumin will be assayed by immunoenzymatic methods.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  10. Changes in glucose after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Glucose (mg/dL) will be measured by molecular absorption spectrometry.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  11. Assessing variations in inflammatory biomarkers post-intervention for both EVOO treatments and the control group.

    Cytokines (pg/mL) will be assayed by immunoenzymatic methods.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  12. Changes in inflammatory biomarkers after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) (pg/mL) will be assayed by immunoenzymatic methods.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  13. Changes in inflammatory biomarkers after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    C-reactive protein (CRP) (mg/dL) will be assayed by immunoenzymatic methods.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  14. Changes in nutrients and energy intake after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    A 7-day food recall will be used. The data will be analyzed using a software called Professional Nutritional Calculation Program (PCN Pro)

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  15. Changes in quality of the diet after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Participants will fill the validated Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) questionnaire used in the PREDIMED study. This questionnaire has been validated for the Spanish population and assesses adherence to the Mediterranean diet.The MEDAS score can range from 0 to 17 and higher scores mean better outcome.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  16. Changes in physical activity after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention.

    Physical activity will be assessed with the ActiGraph® wGT3X-BT accelerometer

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

  17. Changes in sleep quality after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention

    Sleep quality will be assessed with the ActiGraph® wGT3X-BT accelerometer.

    Measured: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Jun 2023
  2. Study start19 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completion10 Aug 2023
  4. Study completion24 Nov 2023

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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
Model description
1. EXPERIMENTAL: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO): should add 0.7 g of Corbella EVOO/ kg body weight to their usual diet per day, either raw or cooked, for one month 2. CONTROL: Olive oil low in polyphenols (OOLP): should add 0.7 g of OOLP/ kg body weight to their usual diet per day, either raw or cooked, for one month
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05898113
Sponsor's protocol ID
ID-20210929
Acronym
HEVOOC
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
17 May 2023
Last updated
1 Apr 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
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 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL and OLIVE OIL LOW POLYPHENOL in people with Healthy Nutrition, run by University of Barcelona at 1 site in Spain.

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 2 inclusion and 10 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 1 Apr 2025. 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 Spain. 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?

Changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) after each intervention with EVOO and the control intervention. (time frame: Baseline and after completed each intervention (1 month)). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. 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 1 Apr 2025.

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