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ObesityNCT01734187

Efficacy and Safety of Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powder on Decrement of Body Fat

A study testing Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powder in people with Obesity, run by Chonbuk National University Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The investigators performed a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powde on decrement of body fat. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obesity
What is being tested?
Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powder
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteSouth Korea
Study dates
2 Jan 2012to 29 May 2014
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 19 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Males and females 19-55 years old
  • BMI(body mass index) ≥ 25 kg/m^2 or WC(Waist Circumference) ≥ 90(men), WC ≥ 85(women)
  • Able to give informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Significant variation in weight(more 10%) in the past 3 months
  • Allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the test products
  • History of reaction to any of the test products or of gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease or gastrointestinal surgery
  • History of alcohol or substance abuse
  • Participation in any other clinical trials within past 2 months
  • Laboratory test, medical or psychological conditions deemed by the investigators to interfere with successful participation in the study
  • Pregnant or lactating women etc.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

South Korea1 site
  • Clinical Trial Center for Functional Foods; Chonbuk National University Hospital

    Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 560-822

Other trials in South Korea

About this study

The investigators performed a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powde on decrement of body fat. The investigators measured decrement of body fat parameters , including abdominal fat, Body Fat Mass, LDL-C, HDL-C, Total Cholesterol and triglyceride, and monitored their blood pressure.

Conditions
Obesity
Being tested
Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powder, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Obesity

What participants receive

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

  • Fermented Cinnamon Vine PowderDietary supplement

    Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powder (30g/day)

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    Placebo (30g/day)

Study groups in NCT01734187
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Fermented Cinnamon Vine PowderExperimentalNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powder
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Changes in abdominal Fat

    Abdominal Fat was measured in study visit 1(0 week) and visit 3(12 week).

    Measured: 12 weeks

  2. Changes in Body Fat Mass

    Body Fat Mass was measured in study visit 1(0 week) and visit 3(12 week).

    Measured: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Changes in LDL-cholesterol(Low Density Lipoprotein - Cholesterol)

    LDL-C(Low Density Lipoprotein - cholesterol) was measured in study visit 1(0 week) and visit 3(12 week).

    Measured: 12 weeks

  2. Changes in HDL-Cholesterol(High Density Lipoprotein - Cholesterol)

    HDL-cholesterol(High Density Lipoprotein - cholesterol) was measured in study visit 1(0 week) and visit 3(12 week).

    Measured: 12 weeks

  3. Changes in total cholesterol

    Total cholesterol was measured in study visit 1(0 week) and visit 3(12 week).

    Measured: 12 weeks

  4. Changes in Triglycerides

    Triglyceride was measured in study visit 1(0 week) and visit 3(12 week).

    Measured: 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 posted27 Nov 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study start2 Jan 2012
  3. Primary completion29 May 2014
  4. Study completion29 May 2014

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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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01734187
Sponsor's protocol ID
CHEVIGEN-OBESE-DB
Status last verified
Aug 2019
First submitted
22 Nov 2012
Last updated
3 Sep 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Fermented Cinnamon Vine Powder in people with Obesity, run by Chonbuk National University Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

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 3 inclusion and 7 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 3 Sep 2019. 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 South Korea. 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?

Changes in abdominal Fat (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Sep 2019.

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