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Walnut Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome (WIMS) — WIMS  

Metabolic Syndrome X Clinical Trial

Official title:
The Effects of Walnut Supplement on Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a daily supplement of 30 grams of walnut is effective in the treatment of metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Clinical Trial Description

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a constellation of metabolic abnormalities including central obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure and hyperglycemia, is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes and CVD. It has become one of the major public health challenges in China due to rapidly nutrition transition and the nature of obesity epidemic. Treatment of MetS in China is very important for the prevention of the epidemic of its consequences (such as CVD and type 2 diabetes).

Compelling evidence from recent human studies has demonstrated that diet and lifestyle modifications are effective means in MetS management. Walnut is a complex food source containing high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), as well as plant protein, Vitamin E and other substances that may have an impact on health. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of walnut supplementation on the management of MetS in adult Chinese men and women in a randomized, controlled clinical trial. A total of 200 participants with MetS (defined by NCEP-ATPâ…˘ criteria) will be randomly assigned to a walnut-supplemented diet (30 grams/day) or an isocaloric control diet for 12 weeks. Effects of walnut supplementation will be evaluated by measuring metabolic profile (BMI, blood pressure, total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-C and HDL-C, fasting glucose and insulin, HbA1C), inflammatory markers (CRP and IL-6), markers of endothelial function (E-selectin, ICAM-1 and VCAM-1), and fatty acid profile. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT00742742
Study type Interventional
Source Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2/Phase 3
Start date March 2009
Completion date December 2009
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