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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2NCT04016012

Overweight and Obesity in Relation to Type ll Diabetes Melitus

A study testing Local Zambian Foods in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 and Overweight and Obesity, run by Mukuba University at 1 site in Zambia.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of local Zambian food in improving metabolic profiles of overweight/obese type ll diabetic patients in Kitwe district Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Local Zambian Foods
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
90 participants
Where
1 siteZambia
Study dates
30 Apr 2023to 15 Oct 2023
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 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diabetic patients attending Kitwe Teaching Hospital
  • 18 years and above
  • Body Mass Index of 25 and above
  • Willing to follow the diet plan and eat food provided
  • Not enrolled in other clinical studies

Who cannot join

  • Eating disorder or any psychosocial or scheduling factors that could impede study outcomes
  • Have renal or liver problem
  • Pregnant women
  • Breast feeding women
  • HIV positive individuals

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Zambia1 site
  • Kitwe Teaching Hospital

    Kitwe, Copperbelt, 50100

    Given Chipili, +260978374900, chipiligiven@yahoo.com

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About this study

Official title: Overweight and Obesity in Relation to Type II Melitus,Diabetes A Randomised Controlled Trial

The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of local Zambian food in improving metabolic profiles of overweight/obese type ll diabetic patients in Kitwe district

Being tested
Local Zambian Foods
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Overweight, Obesity

What participants receive

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

  • Local Zambian FoodsDietary supplement

    Each week, participants in the intervention group will collect a pack of foodstuffs to last a week from the research site. The packs will be adjusted according to the weight of the participant and daily recommended allowances. Packaging of foodstuffs will be done in the food service lab at the Mukuba University. Instructions on how to prepare and use the food will be given to the participants. All food Items will be labelled diabetic food to avoid intra-household sharing.

Study groups in NCT04016012
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intervention armExperimentalParticipants in the intervention group will receive local zambian foods and standard health care for eight (8) weeks.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Local Zambian Foods
Control armNo interventionThe control group will have their usual (standard) diet in their home and receive standard health care for eight (8) weeks.

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Blood glucose levels

    Fingertip blood sugar test using: blood glucose meter, test strips, lancet device, dry swabs, methylated spirit and a sharps box.

    Measured: At baseline and 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Change in Body weight

    Weight will be measured using the Seca adult scale

    Measured: At baseline and 8 weeks

  2. Change of Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Hand held BMI machine will be used to determine the BMI of each participant.

    Measured: At baseline and 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 posted11 Jul 2019
  2. Study start30 Apr 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2023 (estimated)
  4. Study completion15 Oct 2023 (estimated)

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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The intervention group will receive a diabetic controlled diet using local Zambian foods for 8 weeks and standard health care for 8 weeks while the control group will eat their usual food in their home and receive standard health care for eight (8) weeks.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
90 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04016012
Sponsor's protocol ID
MU0619
Status last verified
Sep 2022
First submitted
7 Jul 2019
Last updated
21 Sep 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Data collected in this study will be published online

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Local Zambian Foods in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 and Overweight and Obesity, run by Mukuba University at 1 site in Zambia.

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 5 inclusion and 5 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Sep 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 Zambia. 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. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Given Chipili (+26097874900, chipiligiven@yahoo.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Blood glucose levels (time frame: At baseline and 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 21 Sep 2022.

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