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Effects of Adding L-BAIBA or L-BAIBA + Grains of Paradise to Exercising Adult Overweight and Obese Men and Women

A study testing Exercise in people with Obese and Weight Loss, run by Lindenwood University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The goal of this intervention study is to examine changes in body composition, weight loss, and cardio-metabolic risk factors after adding supplementation of L-Beta aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA) and Grains of Paradise to exercise in overweight and obese men and women. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obese, Weight Loss, Body Weight
What is being tested?
Exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
37 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
11 Apr 2023to 1 Oct 2024
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 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants who are between 18 - 60 years of age
  • Body mass index values will range from >25.0 to < 32.0 kg/m2, making them qualified as an overweight-to-obese population (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm)
  • Average body mass index for entire study cohort will be less than 30.0 kg/m2. As such an ongoing calculation of the recruited cohort's mean body mass index will be maintained and people will only be randomized into the study if the average cohort body mass index value does not exceed 30.0 kg/m2
  • Free-living/uninhibited with use of ambulatory assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.) and independent
  • In good health absent of being overweight or mildly obese with no other signs or symptoms of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, immune, psychiatric, or musculoskeletal disease or disorders
  • Willingness to maintain consistent sleep duration the evening before study visits
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  • Willing and able to agree to the requirements and restrictions of this study, be willing to give voluntary consent, and carry out all study-related procedures
  • Able to complete a peak oxygen consumption exercise test with no contraindications to perform exercise per standards put forth by the American
  • College of Sports Medicine. In other words, they are able to safety complete maximal exercise.

Who cannot join

  • Positive medical history and/or is currently being treated for some form of heart disease, cardiovascular disease
  • Currently being treated for kidney disease, renal failure, or has dialysis performed on regular intervals
  • Has liver disease or some form of clinically diagnosed hepatic impairment
  • Diagnosed with having Type I or Type II diabetes (determined as fasting blood glucose > 126 mg/dL)
  • Diagnosed with or is being treated for some form of thyroid disease
  • Diagnosed with major affective disorder or other psychiatric disorder that required hospitalization in the prior year
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  • Diagnosed with some form of immune disorder (i.e., HIV/AIDS)
  • History of cancer (except localized skin cancer without metastases or in situ cervical cancer within 5 years prior to screening visit).
  • Participant has an abnormality or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract precluding swallowing (e.g., dysphagia) and digestion (e.g., known intestinal malabsorption, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic pancreatitis, steatorrhea)
  • Positive medical history for any neurological condition or neurological disease
  • Currently prescribed a statin drugs (i.e., Lipitor, Livalo, Crestor, Zocor, etc.) or any hypertension medications (i.e., Beta-blockers, ACE Inhibitors, Alpha blockers, Vasodilators, etc.)
  • Current smoker (average of > 1 pack per day within the past 3 months) or has quit within the past six months. This includes all forms of nicotine
  • Intake of any drugs (prescribed or over the counter) or dietary supplements that are known or are purported to weight loss such as thermogenics, hydroxycitric acid, ephedra, capsaicin, etc.
  • Participants who are lactating, pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • Have a known sensitivity or allergy to any of the study products
  • History of alcohol or substance abuse in the 12 months prior to screening
  • Receipt or use of an investigational product in another research study within 30 days of beginning the study protocol
  • They plan major changes in lifestyle (i.e., diet, dieting, exercise level, travel, etc.) during the study
  • Recent history (<3 months) of exercise training or weight loss (> 5%)
  • Any orthopedic limitation that would prevent participation in a general fitness program
  • Any condition or abnormality that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the safety of the participant or the quality of the study data

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory

    Saint Charles, Missouri, 63301

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About this study

Official title: Effects of Adding L-BAIBA or L-BAIBA + Grains of Paradise to Exercising Adult Overweight and Obese Men and Women on Changes in Body Composition, Resting Metabolic, and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

The goal of this intervention study is to examine changes in body composition, weight loss, and cardio-metabolic risk factors after adding supplementation of L-Beta aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA) and Grains of Paradise to exercise in overweight and obese men and women. Participants will supplement for 8 weeks and complete a 8 week exercise protocol.

Read the detailed description

This study will be conducted using a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group design. Eligible study participants will be randomly assigned to one of three supplementation groups: placebo (resistant starch) supplementation + exercise group, 500 mg BAIBA supplementation + exercise group, and a 500 mg BAIBA supplementation + 40 mg Grains of Paradise + exercise group. After signing an IRB-approved consent form, prospective participants will be scheduled for a screening visit where they will have their eligibility finalized through completion of a peak VO2 assessment using a motorized treadmill and metabolic cart. Eligible participants will then be fully explained the study and scheduled for a baseline testing session (week 0). Prior to scheduling this visit, participants must complete a 4-day food record. Once a food record is completed, participants will observe an overnight fast and be scheduled to complete the testing session between the hours of 0600 - 1000 hours. Upon arrival, changes in medical status, medications, and dietary supplements will be confirmed before having their body mass and hemodynamics assessed. After hemodynamic assessment, participants will have the first of two resting metabolic rate measurements completed before having a venous blood sample collected for evaluation of health markers (complete blood counts, comprehensive metabolic panels, and lipid panels). Participants will then use an electronic tablet and complete the Profile of Mood States and visual analog scales to evaluate perceptions of energy, focus, attention, hunger, appetite, and concentration. Participants will then be given their daily dose and a timer will be started. From there, participants will have their waist circumference, body water (BIS), and body composition (DEXA) assessed. After completion of these, participants will then wait in the laboratory until an hour has passed and will have a second resting metabolic rate measurement completed. After the second resting metabolic rate measurement, participants will have a second venous blood sample collected to evaluate changes in glycerol. All participants will be given instructions and meal plans as well as be offered weekly educational sessions on how to restrict calories and meet protein goals throughout the study protocol. Participants will complete five days per week of exercise consisting of a mixture of walking and resistance training. Daily compliance to the exercise and supplementation groups will be monitored weekly for an 8-week period. Participants who complete at least 80% of their assigned workouts will be considered compliant and will be scheduled for follow-up visits after 2, 4, and 8 weeks of supplementation.

Participants will be asked to follow an 8-10 hour dry fast and to refrain from caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and exercise (excluding the 30 min daily walk) for 24 hours prior to each study visit.

Being tested
Exercise
Keywords
weight loss, body composition, cardiometabolic syndrome
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Weight Loss, Body Weight, Metabolic Syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • ExerciseDietary supplement

    Also called Exercise training

    8 week exercise training program - consisting of weight training and cardiovascular exercise

Study groups in NCT05775003
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorResistant starch
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Exercise
500 mg BAIBA supplementationExperimental500 mg BAIBA supplementation
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Exercise
500 mg BAIBA supplementation + 40 mg Grains of ParadiseExperimental500 mg BAIBA supplementation + 40 mg Grains of Paradise
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Exercise

What is being measured

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

  1. Fat Mass (4-Compartment)

    Changes in fat mass using a 4 compartment model

    Measured: 8 Weeks

Secondary outcomes (14)
  1. Lean mass (4-Compartment)

    changes in lean mass using a 4 compartment model

    Measured: 8 weeks

  2. Waist circumference

    Changes in waist circumference

    Measured: 8 weeks

  3. Visceral Fat (DEXA)

    Changes in Visceral Fat (DEXA)

    Measured: 8 weeks

  4. Lean:Fat Ratio (DEXA)

    Changes in Lean:Fat Ratio (DEXA)

    Measured: 8 weeks

  5. Body Mass

    Changes in Body Mass

    Measured: 8 weeks

  6. Hunger and appetite visual analog scale

    Changes in Hunger and appetite visual analog scale. Minimum score is 0. Maximum score is 100. Lower is better.

    Measured: 8 weeks

  7. Energy, focus, attention, and concentration visual analog scales

    Changes in Energy, focus, attention, and concentration visual analog scales. Minimum score is 0. Maximum score is 100. Higher is better.

    Measured: 8 weeks

  8. Profile of mood states (POMS)

    Changes in Profile of mood states (POMS) Minimum score is 0. Maximum score is 5 for each question. A higher Total Mood Disturbance score is worse, lower is better.

    Measured: 8 weeks

  9. Serum Glycerol

    Changes in Serum Glycerol Levels

    Measured: 8 weeks

  10. Fasting glucose

    Changes in Fasting glucose

    Measured: 8 weeks

  11. Complete Blood Count

    Changes in Complete Blood Count

    Measured: 8 weeks

  12. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

    Changes in Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

    Measured: 8 weeks

  13. Lipid Panel

    Changes in Lipid Panel

    Measured: 8 weeks

  14. Self-reported adverse events

    Occurrences of Self-reported adverse events

    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 posted20 Mar 2023
  2. Study start11 Apr 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2024
  4. Study completion1 Oct 2024

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This study will be conducted using a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group design. Eligible study participants will be randomly assigned to one of three supplementation groups: placebo (resistant starch) supplementation + exercise group, 500 mg BAIBA supplementation + exercise group, and a 500 mg BAIBA supplementation + 40 mg Grains of Paradise + exercise group.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
37 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05775003
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB-23-28
Acronym
GOP
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
7 Mar 2023
Last updated
17 Oct 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Wilson JP, Fan B, Shepherd JA. Total and regional body volumes derived from dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry output. J Clin Densitom. 2013 Jul-Sep;16(3):368-373. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2012.11.001. Epub 2013 Jan 12.

    PubMed 23321490
  • Smith-Ryan AE, Mock MG, Ryan ED, Gerstner GR, Trexler ET, Hirsch KR. Validity and reliability of a 4-compartment body composition model using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry-derived body volume. Clin Nutr. 2017 Jun;36(3):825-830. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2016.05.006. Epub 2016 May 15.

    PubMed 27237796
  • Layman DK, Evans E, Baum JI, Seyler J, Erickson DJ, Boileau RA. Dietary protein and exercise have additive effects on body composition during weight loss in adult women. J Nutr. 2005 Aug;135(8):1903-10. doi: 10.1093/jn/135.8.1903.

    PubMed 16046715
  • Kerksick C, Thomas A, Campbell B, Taylor L, Wilborn C, Marcello B, Roberts M, Pfau E, Grimstvedt M, Opusunju J, Magrans-Courtney T, Rasmussen C, Wilson R, Kreider RB. Effects of a popular exercise and weight loss program on weight loss, body composition, energy expenditure and health in obese women. Nutr Metab (Lond). 2009 May 14;6:23. doi: 10.1186/1743-7075-6-23.

    PubMed 19442301
  • Kerksick CM, Wismann-Bunn J, Fogt D, Thomas AR, Taylor L, Campbell BI, Wilborn CD, Harvey T, Roberts MD, La Bounty P, Galbreath M, Marcello B, Rasmussen CJ, Kreider RB. Changes in weight loss, body composition and cardiovascular disease risk after altering macronutrient distributions during a regular exercise program in obese women. Nutr J. 2010 Nov 22;9:59. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-9-59.

    PubMed 21092228
  • Kerksick CM, Roberts MD, Campbell BI, Galbreath MM, Taylor LW, Wilborn CD, Lee A, Dove J, Bunn JW, Rasmussen CJ, Kreider RB. Differential Impact of Calcium and Vitamin D on Body Composition Changes in Post-Menopausal Women Following a Restricted Energy Diet and Exercise Program. Nutrients. 2020 Mar 7;12(3):713. doi: 10.3390/nu12030713.

    PubMed 32156010
  • 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 study testing Exercise in people with Obese and Weight Loss, run by Lindenwood University at 1 site in United States.

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 21 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 17 Oct 2024. 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 United States. 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?

Fat Mass (4-Compartment) (time frame: 8 Weeks). 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 NCT05775003, which also lists 7 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 17 Oct 2024.

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