A Study on the Effects of Nutritious Mushrooms in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:

A Study on the Effects of Nutritious Mushrooms in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04081818
• Other study ID #: Nutritious_Mushrooms_61100
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 1, 2021
• Est. completion date: March 16, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: September 2022
• Source: Harokopio University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Obesity, characterized by an increase in body weight that results in excessive fat accumulation, is a global health problem. Recently, it has also been shown that obesity is associated with low-grade chronic systemic inflammation in adipose tissue. This condition is mediated by activation of the innate immune system in adipose tissue that promotes inflammation and oxidative stress and triggers a systemic acute-phase response.

Previous research points towards the potential of phytochemicals in food as part of nutritional strategies for the prevention of obesity and associated inflammation, as well as, increase in insulin sensitivity in diabetic patients.

In addition, there is strong evidence that obesity is inversely associated with vitamin D levels. The major cause of vitamin D deficiency in humans is the lack of adequate sun exposure. Unfortunately, very few foods, i.e. mushrooms, naturally contain vitamin D and foods that are fortified with vitamin D are inadequate to satisfy vitamin D requirements.

The last decade, mushrooms have attracted the research interest as functional foods with desirable health benefits in several metabolic disorders without the side effects of pharmacological treatment. Edible mushrooms are highly nutritious and exhibit beneficial effects on several inflammatory diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes,, high blood pressure.

Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of nutritious mushrooms in adults with Metabolic Syndrome. More specifically, 100 participants will be allocated to two groups, namely intervention group (N=50) and control group (N=50). Vitamin D2-enhanced mushrooms by UV-B will be provided as a snack to the intervention group, whereas the control group will not consume the snack. The intervention will last 3 months.The effects of the intervention will be evaluated via clinical and laboratory markers. Personal and family history, anthropometric, demographic data, body composition, dietary habits, physical activity and smoking status will be assessed pre- and post- intervention. Biochemical profile, oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as metabolomic profiles will be assessed in blood samples pre- and post- intervention. Both groups will receive standard nutritional counselling throughout the intervention and will be encouraged to report any adverse effects they may experience during the intervention.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 100
• Est. completion date: March 16, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: March 16, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 30 Years to 75 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• 30 years < Age < 65 years

• BMI > 25 kg/ m2

• Metabolic Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hepatotoxic Medication

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Dysthyroidism, hypopituitarism, Cushing syndrome / disease

• Pregnancy, lactation

• Psychiatric or mental disorder

• Any use of antioxidant-phytochemical rich supplement, vitamin D supplement, nti-, pre- or pro-biotics within 3 months pre-intervention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Metabolic Syndrome
• Syndrome

Intervention

Other:
• Nutritious Mushrooms
The Intervention group will consume antioxidant rich and Vitamin D2-enhanced mushrooms as a snack daily for 3 months.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Greece	Andriana Kaliora	Athens

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Harokopio University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Greece, 

References & Publications (10)

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Insulin sensitivity change pre- and post- intervention in each arm, measuring fasting blood sugar levels.		3 months
Secondary	Vitamin D2 levels change pre- and post- intervention in each arm		3 months
Secondary	Anthropometric measures change pre- and post- intervention in each arm		3 months
Secondary	Biochemical markers change pre- and post- intervention in each arm		3 months
Secondary	Inflammation and oxidative stress markers change pre- and post- intervention in each arm		3 months
Secondary	Quality of life change pre- and post- intervention in each arm		3 months