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Metabolic SyndromePhase 2/3NCT03633630

Amla on Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion

A Phase 2/3 study testing Amla in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by University of Guadalajara at 1 site in Mexico.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Amla has demonstrated promising effects in the treatment of obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, insulin secretion, among others. The above mentioned findings show that Amla has an excellent potential for the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 59 years
Conditions the study is for
Metabolic Syndrome
What is being tested?
Amla
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 siteMexico
Study dates
1 Apr 2019to 30 Mar 2022
Phase
Phase 2/3
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 30 to 59 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosed Metabolic Syndrome according to the IDF criteria:
  • - - Waist circumference: ≥80 cm (women) ≥90 cm (men), plus two or more of the following:
  • - - Fasting glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL to <126 mg/dL.
  • - - Triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL to <499 mg/dL
  • - - HDL-C: Men ≤40 mg/dL, women ≤50 mg/dL
  • - - Systolic blood pressure ≥130 to <140 mmHg
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  • - - Diastolic blood pressure ≥85 to <89 mmHg
  • Body Mass Index between 25 and 34.9 kg/m²
  • No pharmacological treatment for Metabolic Syndrome

Who cannot join

  • Pregnancy or breast-feeding
  • Known allergy to Amla or placebo
  • History of hepatic, kidney or thyroid disease
  • Drugs or supplements consumption with proven properties that modify the behavior of the Metabolic Syndrome

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Mexico1 site
  • Institute of Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44340

Other trials in Mexico

About this study

Official title: Effect of Amla Administration on Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion.

Amla has demonstrated promising effects in the treatment of obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, insulin secretion, among others. The above mentioned findings show that Amla has an excellent potential for the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Read the detailed description

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will be conducted in 28 patients, 30-59 years old, with diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome according with modified International Diabetes Federation criteria. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive Amla (500mg) or homologated placebo orally twice daily, for 90 days. Before and after the intervention, the components of Metabolic Syndrome will be evaluated, waist circumference, blood pressure, levels of fasting glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol high density lipoprotein (C-HDL), total insulin secretion (Insulinogenic index), first phase of insulin secretion (Stumvoll index) and insulin sensitivity (Matsuda index).

Being tested
Amla, Placebo
Keywords
Amla, Emblica officinalis, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Secretion, Insulin Sensitivity
Medical subject headings
Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance

What participants receive

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

  • AmlaDrug

    Also called Emblica Officinalis

    Capsules of 500 mg two times per day before breakfast and dinner a total dose of 1000 mg per day. During 90 days

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Calcined Magnesia

    Capsules of 500 mg two times per day before breakfast and dinner a total dose of 1000 mg per day. During 90 days

Study groups in NCT03633630
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Amla (Emblica Officinalis)Experimental1000 mg dose per day. Two capsules of 500 mg, one in the morning before breakfast and the other before dinner during 90 days.
Receives: Drug: Amla
PlaceboPlacebo comparator1000 mg dose per day. Two capsules of 500 mg, one in the morning before breakfast and the other before dinner during 90 days
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Waist Circumference (WC)

    The WC will be evaluated after an overnight fast with a flexible tape in the midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest. The value will be expressed in centimeters.

    Measured: 90 days

  2. Triglycerides (TGs)

    The blood sample for determining of TGs, will be taken after an overnight fast and with a spectrophotometry method. The value will be expressed on mmol/L.

    Measured: 90 days

  3. High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C)

    The blood sample for determining of HDL-C, will be taken after an overnight fast with a colorimetric method. The value will be expressed on mmol/L.

    Measured: 90 days

  4. Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    The blood sample for determining of FPG, will be taken after an overnight fast and with a spectrophotometry method. The value will be expressed on mmol/L.

    Measured: 90 days

  5. Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

    The SBP will be evaluated with a digital sphygmomanometer with the subject sited down on a chair after a resting period of 5 minutes on three occasions. The mean of the three measures will be considered as the value of SBP. The value will be expressed on mmHg.

    Measured: 90 days

  6. Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

    The DBP will be evaluated with a digital sphygmomanometer with the subject sited down on a chair after a resting period of 5 minutes on three occasions. The mean of the three measures will be considered as the value of DBP. The value will be expressed on mmHg.

    Measured: 90 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Aug 2018
  2. Study start1 Apr 2019
  3. Primary completion30 Oct 2021
  4. Study completion30 Mar 2022

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 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
28 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03633630
Sponsor's protocol ID
Amla MS
Status last verified
Nov 2022
First submitted
14 Aug 2018
Last updated
8 Nov 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Athyros VG, Mikhailidis DP. High incidence of metabolic syndrome further increases cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes. Implications for everyday practice. J Diabetes Complications. 2016 Jan-Feb;30(1):9-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2015.07.012. Epub 2015 Jul 17. No abstract available.

    PubMed 26275865
  • Samson SL, Garber AJ. Metabolic syndrome. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;43(1):1-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2013.09.009.

    PubMed 24582089
  • Martinez-Abundis E, Mendez-Del Villar M, Perez-Rubio KG, Zuniga LY, Cortez-Navarrete M, Ramirez-Rodriguez A, Gonzalez-Ortiz M. Novel nutraceutic therapies for the treatment of metabolic syndrome. World J Diabetes. 2016 Apr 10;7(7):142-52. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v7.i7.142.

    PubMed 27076875
  • Variya BC, Bakrania AK, Patel SS. Emblica officinalis (Amla): A review for its phytochemistry, ethnomedicinal uses and medicinal potentials with respect to molecular mechanisms. Pharmacol Res. 2016 Sep;111:180-200. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2016.06.013. Epub 2016 Jun 15.

    PubMed 27320046
  • Akhtar MS, Ramzan A, Ali A, Ahmad M. Effect of Amla fruit (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) on blood glucose and lipid profile of normal subjects and type 2 diabetic patients. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011 Sep;62(6):609-16. doi: 10.3109/09637486.2011.560565. Epub 2011 Apr 18.

    PubMed 21495900
  • Cerezo C, Segura J, Praga M, Ruilope LM. Guidelines updates in the treatment of obesity or metabolic syndrome and hypertension. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2013 Jun;15(3):196-203. doi: 10.1007/s11906-013-0337-4.

    PubMed 23519746
  • Perez-Rubio KG, Gonzalez-Ortiz M, Martinez-Abundis E, Robles-Cervantes JA, Espinel-Bermudez MC. Effect of berberine administration on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2013 Oct;11(5):366-9. doi: 10.1089/met.2012.0183. Epub 2013 Jun 28.

    PubMed 23808999
  • O'Neill S, O'Driscoll L. Metabolic syndrome: a closer look at the growing epidemic and its associated pathologies. Obes Rev. 2015 Jan;16(1):1-12. doi: 10.1111/obr.12229. Epub 2014 Nov 18.

    PubMed 25407540
  • Mendez-Del Villar M, Gonzalez-Ortiz M, Martinez-Abundis E, Perez-Rubio KG, Cortez-Navarrete M. Effect of Irvingia gabonensis on Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity, and Insulin Secretion. J Med Food. 2018 Jun;21(6):568-574. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2017.0092. Epub 2018 Jan 16.

    PubMed 29336718
  • Ruilope LM, Nunes Filho ACB, Nadruz W Jr, Rodriguez Rosales FF, Verdejo-Paris J. Obesity and hypertension in Latin America: Current perspectives. Hipertens Riesgo Vasc. 2018 Apr-Jun;35(2):70-76. doi: 10.1016/j.hipert.2017.12.004. Epub 2018 Feb 1.

    PubMed 29361428
  • Grundy SM. Pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular risk. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Feb 14;59(7):635-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2011.08.080.

    PubMed 22322078
  • Harano Y, Suzuki M, Koyama Y, Kanda M, Yasuda S, Suzuki K, Takamizawa I. Multifactorial insulin resistance and clinical impact in hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. J Diabetes Complications. 2002 Jan-Feb;16(1):19-23. doi: 10.1016/s1056-8727(01)00192-1.

    PubMed 11872361
  • Lim S, Eckel RH. Pharmacological treatment and therapeutic perspectives of metabolic syndrome. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2014 Dec;15(4):329-41. doi: 10.1007/s11154-014-9298-4.

    PubMed 25342235
  • Park SE, Park CY, Sweeney G. Biomarkers of insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance: Past, present and future. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci. 2015;52(4):180-90. doi: 10.3109/10408363.2015.1023429. Epub 2015 Jun 4.

    PubMed 26042993
  • Gutch M, Kumar S, Razi SM, Gupta KK, Gupta A. Assessment of insulin sensitivity/resistance. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2015 Jan-Feb;19(1):160-4. doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.146874.

    PubMed 25593845

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Amla in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by University of Guadalajara at 1 site in Mexico.

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 9 inclusion and 4 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 8 Nov 2022. 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 Mexico. 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.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

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?

Waist Circumference (WC) (time frame: 90 days). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03633630, which also lists 30 linked publications.

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 8 Nov 2022.

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