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Impact of Chromium, Phyllanthus Emblica, and Shilajit on Cardiovascular Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss During Exercise and Diet Programs

A study testing Cr-400, Cr-800 and PE-500 in people with Overweight and Metabolic Syndrome X, run by Kerry Group P.L.C at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel study to determine if Chromium (Cr), Phyllanthus emblica (PE) and Shilajit (SJ) supplementation and Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract supplementation promotes greater changes in glucose homeostasis, endothelial function, and cardiometabolic risk in sedentary and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Overweight, Metabolic Syndrome X
What is being tested?
Cr-400, Cr-800 and PE-500
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
112 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Feb 2019to 29 May 2024
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 30 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Sedentary males and females age 30-65 years with a BMI >30 and/or percent body fat >30%
  • Medical clearance for participating in moderate to intense exercise training and testing;
  • meet the 2006 International Diabetes Federation criteria for central obesity (ethnicity specific waist circumference) and any two risk factors to metabolic syndrome (i.e., fasting triglycerides > 150 mg/dL or treatment for high triglycerides, HDL <40 mg/dL in males and <50 mg/dL in female, resting SBP >130 mmHg or DBP >85 mmHg or treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension, blood glucose ≥ 100 mg/dl or previous diagnosis for Type II diabetes);
  • Absence of limiting musculoskeletal injury that would prevent participation in a general fitness program; and,
  • Has given voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Participants will not be allowed to participate in the study if:
  • they currently take or have taken nitrous oxide or anti-inflammatory type supplements or medications within one month of the start of the study;
  • they have uncontrolled hypertension, triglycerides >500 mg/dL, elevated AST and ALT > 3 times the upper limit, and serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dL);
  • They do not receive medical clearance from their personal physician to participate in the study and exercise program;
  • They are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; and/or
  • They are unable to complete at least 90% of the training.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Texas A&M University

    College Station, Texas, 77843

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About this study

Official title: Effects of Chromium, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, and Shilajit Supplementation on Markers of Cardiovascular Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss in Men and Women Initiating an Exercise and Diet Intervention Program

A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel study to determine if Chromium (Cr), Phyllanthus emblica (PE) and Shilajit (SJ) supplementation and Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract supplementation promotes greater changes in glucose homeostasis, endothelial function, and cardiometabolic risk in sedentary and overweight men and women initiating an exercise and weight loss program.

Read the detailed description

Men and women with at least 2 markers of metabolic syndrome will participate in a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel, and repeated measures intervention trial. Volunteers will participate in a standardized resistance training (3 sessions/week) and aerobic training (3 x 30 min sessions/week) program while reducing energy intake by 5 kcals/kg/d.

In a double-blind and randomized manner, participants will be matched by age, sex, BMI, and body mass to supplement their diet with placebo (PLA), 400 mcg of trivalent chromium with 6 mg of PE and 6 mg of SJ (Cr-400), or 800 mcg of trivalent chromium with 12 mg of PE and 12 mg of SJ (Cr-800), or 500 mg of PE (PE-500), or 1000 mg of PE (PE-1000) once a day after breakfast for 12-weeks.

Fasting blood samples, DEXA body composition, platelet aggregation, and ultrasound flow-mediated dilation (FMD) studies will be conducted at 0, 6, and 12 weeks of supplementation.

Being tested
Placebo, Cr-400, Cr-800, PE-500, PE-1000
Medical subject headings
Overweight, Metabolic Syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    2 capsules of Placebo, once daily after breakfast for 12 weeks

  • Cr-400Dietary supplement

    1 capsule of Cr-400 + 1 capsule of Placebo, once a day after breakfast for 12 weeks

  • Cr-800Dietary supplement

    2 capsules of Cr-400, once a day after breakfast for 12 weeks

  • PE-500Dietary supplement

    1 capsule of PE + 1 capsule of Placebo, once a day after breakfast for 12 weeks

  • PE-1000Dietary supplement

    2 capsules of PE-500, once a day after breakfast for 12 weeks

Study groups in NCT06641596
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparator2 x 500 mg capsules
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Dietary Supplement 1Experimental1 x 20 mg capsule of Cr-400 (formulation of 400 mcg of trivalent chromium with 6 mg of PE and 6 mg of SJ) + 1x500 capsule of PLA
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Cr-400
Dietary Supplement 2Experimental2 x 20 mg capsule of Cr-400 (formulation of 400 mcg of trivalent chromium with 6 mg of PE and 6 mg of SJ)
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Cr-800
Dietary Supplement 3Experimental1 x 500 mg capsule of PE (500mg) + 1 x 500 mg capsule of PLA
Receives: Dietary Supplement: PE-500
Dietary Supplement 4Experimental2 x 500 mg capsules of PE (1000 mg)
Receives: Dietary Supplement: PE-1000

What is being measured

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

  1. Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD)

    Percentage of change in the Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD).

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  2. Venous Occlusion (VO)

    Changes in the Venous Occlusion (VO) for the FMD cuff: mmHg

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  3. Platelet Aggregation

    Check participants' Platelet Aggregation (Ohms)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  4. Fasting Glucose

    To assess changes in participants' levels of fasting glucose (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  5. HbA1c

    To assess changes in the concentration of HbA1c (mmol/mol)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  6. C-reactive protein (CRP)

    To assess changes in the level of CRP (mg/L)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  7. Lipid Profile-Cholesterol

    Changes in the level of cholesterol (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

  8. Lipid Profile -Triglycerides

    Changes in the level of Triglycerides (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

  9. Lipid Profile- HDL Cholesterol

    Changes in the level of HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  10. Lipid Profile- LDL Cholesterol

    Changes in the level of LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  11. Lipid Profile- Calculated VLDL Cholesterol

    Changes in the Calculated VLDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  12. Lipid Profile- Risk Ratio (LDL/HDL)

    Changes in the Risk Ratio (LDL/HDL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  13. Lipid Profile- Risk Ratio (Cholesterol/HDL)

    Changes in Risk Ratio (Cholesterol/HDL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (28)
  1. Resting Energy Expenditure

    Assessment of the Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) (kcal/day)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  2. Resting Hemodynamics- blood pressure

    Blood pressure will be assessed before the exercise test (mmHg)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  3. Resting Hemodynamics-Weight

    Weight (kg) will be taken before the exercise test

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  4. Resting hemodynamics- Height

    Height (m) will be taken before the exercise test

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  5. Resting hemodynamics- Fat loss

    Assessment of fat loss (kg)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  6. Maximal Aerobic Capacity

    Milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (mL/kg/min)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  7. Musculoskeletal Strength

    One Repetition Maximum (1 RM) in pounds (lbs)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  8. Musculoskeletal Endurance

    Number of Repetitions (#) at a given percentage of 1RM in pounds (lbs.)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  9. Inflammatory Markers- High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein

    Changes in the level of High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein (hsCRP): mg/L

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  10. Inflammatory Markers- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

    Changes in the level of Aspartate Aminotransferase : U/L

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  11. Inflammatory markers- Alanine Transaminase (ALT)

    Changes in the level of Alanine Transaminase (ALT): U/L

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  12. Inflammatory markers- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

    Changes in the level of Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  13. Inflammatory markers- Creatinine

    Changes in the creatinine level (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  14. Inflammatory markers- BUN/Creatine Ratio

    Changes in the BUN/Creatine Ratio (Ratio)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  15. Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    CBC with differential will be measured using automated hematology analyzer. CBC parameters will be measured in their respective units (e.g., cells per microliter).

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  16. Metabolic Panel- Sodium

    Changes in Sodium level (MEQ/L)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  17. Metabolic Panel- Potassium

    Changes in Potassium level (MEQ/L)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  18. Metabolic Panel-Chloride

    Changes in Chloride level (MEQ/L)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  19. Metabolic Panel- Carbon Dioxide

    Changes in the level of Carbon Dioxide (MEQ/L)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  20. Metabolic Panel- Calcium

    Changes in the level of calcium (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  21. Metabolic Panel-Protein

    Changes in the Total level of Protein (g/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  22. Metabolic Panel- Albumin

    Changes in the level of Albumin ( g/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  23. Metabolic Panel- Globulin

    changes in the level globulin (g/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  24. Metabolic Panel- Bilirubin

    Changes in the total level of Bilirubin (mg/dL)

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  25. Metabolic Panel- Alkaline Phosphatase

    Changes in the level of Alkaline Phosphatase U/L

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  26. Profile of Mood States (POMS)

    Scoring Range of -28 to 232. A higher score on the POMS indicated a greater degree of mood disturbance.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  27. Quality of Life Assessment (QOL)

    To be evaluated using the The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). A higher score indicates a higher quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks

  28. Cognitive function measures

    The Changes in the cognitive function measures to be evaluated using the troop Color-Word test. A higher score on the Stroop indicated better performance and less interference on reading ability.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Oct 2024
  2. Study start1 Feb 2019
  3. Primary completion30 Jan 2024
  4. Study completion29 May 2024

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
24 participants per group equally comprised of men and women matched as closely as possible by age, gender, BMI, and body mass
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
112 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06641596
Sponsor's protocol ID
S23-1467336
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
11 Sep 2024
Last updated
15 Oct 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Martinez V, McAngus K, Dickerson BL, Leonard M, Chavez E, Chun J, Lewis M, Xing D, Gonzalez DE, Yoo C, Ko J, Rhodes H, Lee H, Sowinski RJ, Rasmussen CJ, Kreider RB. Effects of 12 Weeks of Chromium, Phyllanthus emblica Fruit Extract, and Shilajit Supplementation on Markers of Cardiometabolic Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss in Men and Women with Risk Factors to Metabolic Syndrome Initiating an Exercise and Diet Intervention: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2025 Jun 19;17(12):2042. doi: 10.3390/nu17122042.

    PubMed 40573153

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Cr-400, Cr-800 and PE-500 in people with Overweight and Metabolic Syndrome X, run by Kerry Group P.L.C 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 5 inclusion and 6 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 15 Oct 2024. 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. 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?

Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD) (time frame: Baseline, 6 and 12 weeks). The study lists 13 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT06641596, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 15 Oct 2024.

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