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NCT number NCT03647449
Other study ID # STU00206611
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date July 10, 2018
Est. completion date December 31, 2019

Study information

Verified date February 2020
Source Northwestern University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study tests the effectiveness of dietary interventions that have the possibility to improve markers of gut health and improve general well-being. This study will allow healthcare professionals to learn how dietary interventions involving fasting can affect health. Food is increasingly recognized as a core component of preventive and ameliorative health care. Juice fasting has quickly become one of the most popular self-prescribed dietary interventions in the United States. A wide variety of juice fasts are available in the popular market; a popular variation is the three-day juice fast. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a three-day juice fast on certain markers of age-related disease and bio-markers of longevity. In particular, this study will assess certain epigenetic markers, which measure how the environment (including diet) can change the way that genes are expressed without changing the genes themselves. The study will also assess the microbiome, and inflammatory and glycemic markers.


Description:

Up to 30 participants will be enrolled in the study and will be randomized into one of the three arms: the "juice fasting" arm, the "juice plus ad hoc" arm, and the "caloric restriction" arm. Participants will come into the lab for an initial visit, during which they will complete questionnaires on their usual diet and demographics and will be informed about their assignment to one of the three arms.

In all three arms, the three-day diet intervention will be preceded and followed by three days of self-conducted elimination diet. The pre-intervention diet will encourage participants to eat a healthy, light diet for three days (basic instructions: eat only fresh raw or cooked fruits and vegetables (preferably organic), whole grains and eggs; drink 8 glasses of water a day; avoid or eliminate alcohol, caffeine, sugar, processed foods, dairy, red meat, and gluten). The post- intervention diet will instruct participants to gradually return to eating solid foods, and limit strenuous exercise (basic instructions: follow a diet similar to the pre-intervention elimination diet; day 1 after the intervention: eat fruits & green vegetables, and drink 8 glasses of water; day 2 add in: nuts, gluten-free grains like whole oats, quinoa, or brown rice; day 3 add in: organic meats, fish, & gluten-containing grains).

Biological samples and self-reported outcomes will be collected at four time points: baseline (prior to the first elimination diet period), pre-intervention (after the elimination diet and before the three-day intervention), post-intervention (after the intervention), and 14-day post- intervention. At each time point, participants will complete questionnaire on quality of life (PROMIS - Global Health Scale, which is an NIH measure on an individual's' overall physical and psychological well-being; see appendix) and collect their stool samples. Participants will be provided self-administered tool kits and be taught how to collect the stool sample at their first lab visit. At each of the four time points, the research assistant will coordinate the collection of cheek swabs, saliva samples, and blood spot samples. Biometrics will also be collected at each time point (weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure).

Over the course of the study, participants will be instructed to keep a diet diary days one through nine to record their daily dietary intake. During the intervention period, the research team will also contact the participants for daily check-ins. Participants will not need to record diet data for the remaining 11 days of the post-intervention period.

At the conclusion of the study, participants will bring back the final biological samples (stool wipe and saliva), provide the set of samples, and be debriefed about the purposes of the study.

The biological samples collected will then be processed and assayed for microbiome, methylation, inflammatory markers, and glycemic markers.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 24
Est. completion date December 31, 2019
Est. primary completion date March 11, 2019
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 35 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Subjects considered as healthy by the investigator based on medical history and completion of the screening questionnaire.

- Subjects who, according to the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol and are available for all scheduled visits at the investigational site.

- Healthy male or female aged between 18 and 35 (included) years

- 18.5 =BMI = 30 kg/m²

- Ability to give their informed consent in writing

Exclusion Criteria:

- Documented history of previous cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) (angina, myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization procedures or existence of abnormal Q waves in the electrocardiogram (EKG)), stroke, syncope, and clinical peripheral artery disease with symptoms of intermittent claudication.

- Severe medical condition that may impair the ability of the person to participate in a nutrition intervention study (e.g. digestive disease with fat intolerance, advanced malignancy, or major neurological, psychiatric or endocrine disease including diabetes).

- Daily use of any prescription or non-prescription medication that has a high likelihood of impacting systemic inflammation (e.g. non-steroidal anti inflammatories or steroids), blood sugar control (e.g. medication for diabetes) or the human microbiome (e.g. antibiotics).

- Any other medical condition thought to limit survival to less than 1 year.

- Known immunodeficiency disorder

- Illegal drug use or chronic alcoholism or total daily alcohol intake >80 g/d.

- Difficulties or major inconvenience to change dietary habits

- Impossibility to follow an elimination or juice fast diet, for religious reasons or due to the presence of disorders of chewing or swallowing (e.g., difficulties to consume nuts)

- A low predicted likelihood to change dietary habits according to the Prochaska and DiClemente stages of change model (Nigg, 1999).

- History of food allergy with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the juice or diet

- Patients with an acute infection or inflammation (e.g., pneumonia) are allowed to participate in the study 3 months after the resolution of their condition.

- Dietary restrictions due to medical (including allergies), religious, or other concerns

- Any diagnosis of allergic rhinitis, eczema, asthma, or inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis or Crohn's) from a health professional

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Dietary Supplement:
Juice
Participants will be drinking 800-900 kcal/day in cold-pressed juices.
Behavioral:
Caloric restriction via Plant-based meals
Participants' caloric intake will be limited to 800-900 kcal/day.
Dietary Supplement:
Plant-based meal
Participants will be eating ~900 kcal/day in pre-prepared plant-based meals.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Northwestern University Chicago Illinois

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Northwestern University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (5)

Fontana L, Partridge L, Longo VD. Extending healthy life span--from yeast to humans. Science. 2010 Apr 16;328(5976):321-6. doi: 10.1126/science.1172539. Review. — View Citation

Henning SM, Shao P, Qing-Yi L, Yang J, Huang J, Ru-Po L, Thames G, Heber D, Li Z. Health effects of 3-day fruit and vegetable juice fasting. Advanced Nutrition, 7(48A), 2016.

Redman LM, Ravussin E. Caloric restriction in humans: impact on physiological, psychological, and behavioral outcomes. Antioxid Redox Signal. 2011 Jan 15;14(2):275-87. doi: 10.1089/ars.2010.3253. Epub 2010 Aug 28. Review. — View Citation

Rink SM, Mendola P, Mumford SL, Poudrier JK, Browne RW, Wactawski-Wende J, Perkins NJ, Schisterman EF. Self-report of fruit and vegetable intake that meets the 5 a day recommendation is associated with reduced levels of oxidative stress biomarkers and increased levels of antioxidant defense in premenopausal women. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013 Jun;113(6):776-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.01.019. Epub 2013 Mar 19. — View Citation

Zheng J, Zhou Y, Li S, Zhang P, Zhou T, Xu DP, Li HB. Effects and Mechanisms of Fruit and Vegetable Juices on Cardiovascular Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Mar 4;18(3). pii: E555. doi: 10.3390/ijms18030555. Review. — View Citation

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change DNA Methylation at Day 7 The ratio of methylated signal to total signal and the M-value (log2 ratio of methylated signal over unmethylated signal) will be determined for each interrogated locus using Illumina's Infinium Methylation EPIC BeadChip This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Baseline DNA Methylation The ratio of methylated signal to total signal and the M-value (log2 ratio of methylated signal over unmethylated signal) will be determined for each interrogated locus using Illumina's Infinium Methylation EPIC BeadChip This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Change DNA Methylation at Day 4 The ratio of methylated signal to total signal and the M-value (log2 ratio of methylated signal over unmethylated signal) will be determined for each interrogated locus using Illumina's Infinium Methylation EPIC BeadChip This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change DNA Methylation at Day 21 The ratio of methylated signal to total signal and the M-value (log2 ratio of methylated signal over unmethylated signal) will be determined for each interrogated locus using Illumina's Infinium Methylation EPIC BeadChip This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
Secondary PROMIS Global Health self-report The PROMIS Global Health measures assess an individual's physical, mental, and social health. The measures are generic, rather than disease-specific, and often use an "In General" item context as it is intended to globally reflect individuals' assessment of their health. and psychological well-being This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary PROMIS Global Health self-report, repeatable The PROMIS Global Health self-report, described in Outcome 5, will be administered daily during the active portion of the study. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary PROMIS Global Health self-report, repeatable The PROMIS Global Health self-report, described in Outcome 5, will be administered daily during the active portion of the study. This outcome will be measured on day 5 of the study.
Secondary PROMIS Global Health self-report, repeatable The PROMIS Global Health self-report, described in Outcome 5, will be administered daily during the active portion of the study. This outcome will be measured on day 6 of the study.
Secondary Baseline Blood Pressure The investigators will measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, which will be measured manually using a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Blood Pressure at Day 4 The investigators will measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, which will be measured manually using a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change in Blood Pressure at Day 7 The investigators will measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, which will be measured manually using a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Change in Blood Pressure at Day 21 The investigators will measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, which will be measured manually using a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
Secondary Baseline Waist Circumference Waist circumference will be measured according to CDC guidelines: the participant will stand, and a tape measure will be placed horizontally around their middle, just above the hip bones. This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Waist Circumference at Day 4 Waist circumference will be measured according to CDC guidelines: the participant will stand, and a tape measure will be placed horizontally around their middle, just above the hip bones. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change in Waist Circumference at Day 7 Waist circumference will be measured according to CDC guidelines: the participant will stand, and a tape measure will be placed horizontally around their middle, just above the hip bones. This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Change in Waist Circumference at Day 21 Waist circumference will be measured according to CDC guidelines: the participant will stand, and a tape measure will be placed horizontally around their middle, just above the hip bones. This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
Secondary Baseline Weight Weight will be measured using a digital scale and recorded in pounds This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Weight at Day 4 Weight will be measured using a digital scale and recorded in pounds This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change in Weight at Day 7 Weight will be measured using a digital scale and recorded in pounds This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Change in Weight at Day 21 Weight will be measured using a digital scale and recorded in pounds This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
Secondary Baseline C-Reactive Protein C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study
Secondary C-Reactive Protein at Day 4 C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study
Secondary Change in C-Reactive Protein at Day 7 C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study
Secondary Change in C-Reactive Protein at Day 21 C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study
Secondary Baseline Interleukin-6 Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an endogenous chemical which is active in inflammation, and in B cell maturation. Besides being an immune protein, it is also a pyrogen, and is responsible for fever in autoimmune, infectious or non-infectious disease. This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Interleukin-6 at Day 4 Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an endogenous chemical which is active in inflammation, and in B cell maturation. Besides being an immune protein, it is also a pyrogen, and is responsible for fever in autoimmune, infectious or non-infectious disease. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change in Interleukin-6 at Day 7 Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an endogenous chemical which is active in inflammation, and in B cell maturation. Besides being an immune protein, it is also a pyrogen, and is responsible for fever in autoimmune, infectious or non-infectious disease. This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Change in Interleukin-6 at Day 21 Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an endogenous chemical which is active in inflammation, and in B cell maturation. Besides being an immune protein, it is also a pyrogen, and is responsible for fever in autoimmune, infectious or non-infectious disease. This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
Secondary Baseline Insulin Level A fasting insulin test will show fasting blood sugar levels. This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Insulin Level at Day 4 A fasting insulin test will show fasting blood sugar levels. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change in Insulin Level at Day 7 A fasting insulin test will show fasting blood sugar levels. This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Change in Insulin Level at Day 21 A fasting insulin test will show fasting blood sugar levels. This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
Secondary Baseline Leptin Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that is essential for normal body weight regulation. Leptin production is under neuroendocrine control so that serum concentrations vary directly with the amount of triglycerides stored in adipose tissue depots. This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Leptin at Day 4 Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that is essential for normal body weight regulation. Leptin production is under neuroendocrine control so that serum concentrations vary directly with the amount of triglycerides stored in adipose tissue depots. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change in Leptin at Day 7 Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that is essential for normal body weight regulation. Leptin production is under neuroendocrine control so that serum concentrations vary directly with the amount of triglycerides stored in adipose tissue depots. This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Change in Leptin at Day 21 Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that is essential for normal body weight regulation. Leptin production is under neuroendocrine control so that serum concentrations vary directly with the amount of triglycerides stored in adipose tissue depots. This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
Secondary Baseline Gut microbiota 16S rRNA amplicon library created for taxonomic annotation analysis. This outcome will be measured on day 1 of the study.
Secondary Gut microbiota at Day 4 16S rRNA amplicon library created for taxonomic annotation analysis. This outcome will be measured on day 4 of the study.
Secondary Change in Gut microbiota at Day 7 16S rRNA amplicon library created for taxonomic annotation analysis. This outcome will be measured on day 7 of the study.
Secondary Change in Gut microbiota at Day 21 16S rRNA amplicon library created for taxonomic annotation analysis. This outcome will be measured on day 21 of the study.
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