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Metabolic SyndromeNCT03488992

Effect of a MVM Dietary Supplement on Indices of Human Health

A study testing MVM/phytochemical supplement in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by USANA Health Sciences at 1 site in Canada.

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 purpose of this study is to investigate the health benefits of a recently developed multimineral/multivitamin/phytochemical (MVM/phytochemical) nutritional supplement. This newly developed supplement - an advancement of a previous formula designed to enhance human health by providing RDA-levels of essential… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Metabolic Syndrome
What is being tested?
MVM/phytochemical supplement
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
65 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
10 Jan 2017to 25 Feb 2018
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 40 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Body Mass Index of 29.9 to 40 kg/m2 ±1 kg/m2
  • Waist measurement for males ≥ 102 cm (40 inches) or for females ≥ 89 cm (35 inches)
  • two or more of the following risk factors:
  • Elevated blood pressure ( 130/85 mm Hg)
  • Fasting elevated triglycerides > 1.69 mmol/L ( 150 mg/dL)
  • Elevated fasting glucose > 5.56 mmol/L ( 100 mg/dL) and <7.0 mmol/L (<126 mg/dL)
  • Low HDL cholesterol <1.29 mmol/L ( 50 mg/dL) for females, and <1.03 mmol/L ( 40 mg/dL) for males
  • Not currently taking a multivitamin/mineral, antioxidant supplement, or other dietary supplements or are willing to wash out for 4 weeks before enrollment

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant and/ or lactating females or females trying to become pregnant
  • Use of lipid lowering medications
  • Lipid lowering OTC or herbal supplements within 3 weeks of enrollment
  • Use of conventional multivitamin/mineral, antioxidant supplements or other dietary supplements within four weeks prior to enrollment
  • Insulin-dependent Type I and Type II diabetics
  • Diabetic men > 45 years and diabetic women > 55 years
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  • Metformin or other diabetes medications are prohibited in this study
  • Type II diabetes controlled by diet and/or exercise
  • Elevated blood pressure ( 160/95 mm Hg) at screening
  • Individuals with a history of coronary artery disease, previous myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease, or atherosclerosis
  • Men above 50 years and women above 60 years who have a 10-year risk of cardiovascular event FRS between 10% and 19% (inclusive) at screening and who present with one of the following LDL-C > 3.5 mmol/L, TC/HDL-C ratio > 5.0, or hs-CRP > 2 mg/L
  • Individuals with a 10-year risk of cardiovascular event FRS < 10% at screening and present with LDL-C > 5.0 mmol/L or TC/HDL-C ratio > 6.0
  • Participants taking blood thinners
  • Participants with stomach ulcers, gall stones, or bile duct obstruction

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • KGK Synergize

    London, Ontario, N6A 5R8

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About this study

Official title: Effect of a Multivitamin/Multimineral/Phytochemical Dietary Supplement on Indices of Human Health

The purpose of this study is to investigate the health benefits of a recently developed multimineral/multivitamin/phytochemical (MVM/phytochemical) nutritional supplement. This newly developed supplement - an advancement of a previous formula designed to enhance human health by providing RDA-levels of essential vitamins and minerals - contains eight phytochemicals selected to address fruit and vegetable undernutrition, and chosen on the basis that: 1) published research from cell culture, animal model and, when available, human clinical work, suggests that it may benefit human health, and 2) it is considered safe for human ingestion at proposed levels of consumption.

Read the detailed description

This study will be an eight-week, randomized, placebo controlled, parallel arm clinical trial to compare markers of nutritional, inflammatory and oxidative status, cardiovascular and neurological health as well as microbial status in subjects consuming a novel multivitamin/multimineral/phytochemical (MVM/phytochemical) supplement compared to subjects consuming a placebo tablet. In addition, this study will evaluate whether the MVM/phytochemical supplement improves subjects sense of well-being as evaluated by a quality-of-life survey. The study will aim to enroll 112 consenting men and women characterized as having metabolic syndrome. Potential subjects will be recruited through flyers, newspapers and advertisements placed throughout the community. Consented subjects will undergo a 28-day washout, followed by a 56-day trial period. Biological samples (blood, urine, stool, saliva) will be collected at baseline (day 0) and at day 56. Diet and exercise history, as well as a quality of life survey, will be collected at these time points as well. Risk to participants is expected to be minimal and will be outlined through an informed consent.

Being tested
MVM/phytochemical supplement, Placebo
Keywords
dietary supplement, cardiovascular health, oxidative stress
Medical subject headings
Metabolic Syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • MVM/phytochemical supplementDietary supplement

    Consumption of an MVM/phytochemical supplement for 8 weeks

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    Consumption of a placebo tablet identical in size, shape and color to the treatment tablet

Study groups in NCT03488992
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
MVM/phytochemical supplementExperimentala multi-vitamin, multi-mineral, phytochemical supplement
Receives: Dietary Supplement: MVM/phytochemical supplement
PlaceboPlacebo comparatora placebo tablet (microcrystalline cellulose) identical in size, shape and color to the treatment
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. HDL Cholesterol

    Effect of MVM/Phytochemical Supplement on HDL-cholesterol levels compared to placebo

    Measured: 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Inflammation

    change in inflammatory markers between MVM/Phytochemical Supplement and placebo including circulating levels of IL-1b, TNF-a, and IFNg

    Measured: 8 weeks

  2. Oxidative Stress

    change in oxidative stress markers between MVM/Phytochemical Supplement and placebo including antioxidant enzyme activity (SOD, Catalase, GSH-Px) and markers of oxidative stress (GSH/GSSG, 8-isoprostanes)

    Measured: 8 weeks

  3. Cardiovascular Health

    change in markers of cardiovascular health between MVM/Phytochemical including Cholesterol levels Supplement and placebo (LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, homocysteine)

    Measured: 8 weeks

  4. Nutritional status

    change in markers of nutritional status between MVM/Phytochemical Supplement and placebo including vitamins A,D,E,K,C,B6,B12 and folate)

    Measured: 8 weeks

  5. Neurological Health

    change in markers of neurological health between MVM/Phytochemical Supplement and placebo

    Measured: 8 weeks

  6. Microbiome

    change in microbiome between MVM/Phytochemical Supplement and placebo using 16s analysis

    Measured: 8 weeks

  7. Quality of Life

    difference in self-perceived quality of life between MVM/Phytochemical Supplement and placebo using the SF-36 questionnaire

    Measured: 8 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Apr 2018
  2. Study start10 Jan 2017
  3. Primary completion25 Feb 2018
  4. Study completion25 Feb 2018

Resources

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
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
65 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03488992
Sponsor's protocol ID
16MHHU
Status last verified
Mar 2018
First submitted
2 Mar 2017
Last updated
5 Apr 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing MVM/phytochemical supplement in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by USANA Health Sciences at 1 site in Canada.

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 8 inclusion and 14 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 5 Apr 2018. 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 Canada. 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?

HDL Cholesterol (time frame: 8 weeks). 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 5 Apr 2018.

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