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Effect of Polyphenol-rich Dark Chocolate on Insulin Sensitivity in Normal Weight and Overweight Adults

Insulin Resistance Clinical Trial

Official title:
Effect of Polyphenol-rich Dark Chocolate on Insulin Sensitivity in Normal Weight and Overweight Adults

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate on insulin sensitivity in normal weight and overweight adults.

Clinical Trial Description

Polyphenols may have several favourable effects on health. Dark chocolate (DC) is one of the highest sources of polyphenols in foods. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate on insulin sensitivity in normal weight and overweight adults. Seventy four volunteers with no history of hypertension, cardiovascular diseases or diabetes will be recruited. Participants will randomly receive 20g daily of one of the two different types of DC: Placebo DC (low in polyphenols) or DC rich in polyphenols (500mg) for a period of four weeks. Participants will be asked to make two appointments to the university clinical lab. Anthropometric measurements (height, weight, waist circumference), blood and saliva samples will be taken during each of the 2 visits. Compliance will be tested by the measure of total polyphenols in a 24-hour urine sample in some random samples before and at the end of the intervention. To monitor any fluctuations in the participants' diet or physical activity during the study period, a three-day diet diary and a physical activity questionnaire will be collected before the start of the study and after four weeks. Data will be analysed with an ANCOVA with time (pre- and post-) and treatment (DC and placebo) as between-subject factor. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Basic Science

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT01749020
Study type Interventional
Source Queen Margaret University
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date March 2012
Completion date July 2013
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