Body CompositionNCT06119555
Effect of Cinnamon Powder Capsules on Body Composition
A study testing Cinnamon Capsules in people with Body Composition, run by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Obesity is a global health concern that significantly affects individuals, and its prevalence is still rising at an alarming rate. While various treatments are available, they often come with unwanted side effects. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 28 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Body Composition
- What is being tested?
- Cinnamon Capsules
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 25 Nov 2023to Jun 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 28 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Obese individuals (≥ 25 kg/m^2)
- University students of all disciplines
- Participants of 18-28 years
- Both male and female
Who cannot join
- Morbid obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m^2)
- Disease conditions (such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Shahbaz, +92 344 4400660, muhammad.shahbaz@uvas.edu.pk
About this study
Official title: Investigating the Impact of Consuming Cinnamon Powder on the Body Composition Among Obese University Students in Lahore
Obesity is a global health concern that significantly affects individuals, and its prevalence is still rising at an alarming rate. While various treatments are available, they often come with unwanted side effects. As a result, there is a growing interest in natural remedies including various herbs and spices such as cinnamon that have a favorable impact on overall health and disease conditions.
Read the detailed description
Obesity is a global health concern that significantly affects individuals, and its prevalence is still rising at an alarming rate. Pakistan is also experiencing an increasing prevalence of obesity, resulting in elevated morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. While various treatments are available, they often come with negative side effects that can reduce a patient's quality of life. Correspondingly, natural remedies have a kindle appeal that can enhance overall health and well-being. In Pakistani culture, natural condiments have been used for their health and therapeutic benefits. Cinnamon, an ancient spice commonly found in various regions, contains active ingredients that offer several health benefits. However, there is limited scientific data regarding the effects of cinnamon on body composition, especially among obese university students in Pakistan. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the potential outcome of orally consuming cinnamon for weight management in obese university students in Pakistan. As a result, the study may provide effective evidence-based strategies for maintaining healthy body weight and exploring the potential use of cinnamon as a natural treatment option.
- Conditions
- Body Composition
- Being tested
- Cinnamon Capsules
- Keywords
- Obesity, Cinnamon, Body Mass Index, Body Fat Mass, Percent Body Fat, Skeletal Muscle Mass, Waist-to-hip Ratio
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cinnamon CapsulesDietary supplement
Also called Cinnamomum, Dalchini, Darchini
The intervention consists of four cinnamon capsules (each 1.5 grams, totaling 3 grams) a day, with two with breakfast and two with dinner for 60 days
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Group | Experimental | In the cinnamon group, participants will consume four cinnamon capsules daily for 60 days (each 1.5 grams, totaling 3 grams), two with breakfast and two with dinner. Receives: Dietary Supplement: Cinnamon Capsules |
| Control Group | No intervention | The control group will not receive intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Waist-to-hip ratio
The waist-to-hip ratio will be assessment before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Measured: 60 days
Body weight
Body weight (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Measured: 60 days
Skeletal muscle mass (SMM)
Skeletal muscle mass (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Measured: 60 days
Body fat mass
Body fat mass (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Measured: 60 days
Body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index (Kg/m^2) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Measured: 60 days
Percent body fat (PBF)
Percent body fat (%) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Measured: 60 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Nov 2023
- Study start25 Nov 2023
- Primary completionJun 2024 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Body CompositionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Shahbaz, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06119555
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Cinnamon Bark Powder Capsules
- Status last verified
- Dec 2023
- First submitted
- 31 Oct 2023
- Last updated
- 13 Dec 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: All available data will be confidential
Publications
Gupta Jain S, Puri S, Misra A, Gulati S, Mani K. Effect of oral cinnamon intervention on metabolic profile and body composition of Asian Indians with metabolic syndrome: a randomized double -blind control trial. Lipids Health Dis. 2017 Jun 12;16(1):113. doi: 10.1186/s12944-017-0504-8.
PubMed 28606084
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Dec 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigating the Impact of Consuming Cinnamon Powder on the Body Composition Among Obese University Students in Lahore
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06119555
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Cinnamon Bark Powder Capsules
- Conditions
- Body Composition
- Keywords
- Obesity, Cinnamon, Body Mass Index, Body Fat Mass, Percent Body Fat, Skeletal Muscle Mass, Waist-to-hip Ratio
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - PakistanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Obesity is a global health concern that significantly affects individuals, and its prevalence is still rising at an alarming rate. While various treatments are available, they often come with unwanted side effects. As a result, there is a growing interest in natural remedies including various herbs and spices such as cinnamon that have a favorable impact on overall health and disease conditions.
Detailed description
Obesity is a global health concern that significantly affects individuals, and its prevalence is still rising at an alarming rate. Pakistan is also experiencing an increasing prevalence of obesity, resulting in elevated morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. While various treatments are available, they often come with negative side effects that can reduce a patient's quality of life. Correspondingly, natural remedies have a kindle appeal that can enhance overall health and well-being. In Pakistani culture, natural condiments have been used for their health and therapeutic benefits. Cinnamon, an ancient spice commonly found in various regions, contains active ingredients that offer several health benefits. However, there is limited scientific data regarding the effects of cinnamon on body composition, especially among obese university students in Pakistan. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the potential outcome of orally consuming cinnamon for weight management in obese university students in Pakistan. As a result, the study may provide effective evidence-based strategies for maintaining healthy body weight and exploring the potential use of cinnamon as a natural treatment option.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Group | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Cinnamon CapsulesIn the cinnamon group, participants will consume four cinnamon capsules daily for 60 days (each 1.5 grams, totaling 3 grams), two with breakfast and two with dinner. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –The control group will not receive intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 28 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Obese individuals (≥ 25 kg/m^2)
- University students of all disciplines
- Participants of 18-28 years
- Both male and female
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Morbid obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m^2)
- Disease conditions (such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon CapsulesAlso: Cinnamomum, Dalchini, DarchiniThe intervention consists of four cinnamon capsules (each 1.5 grams, totaling 3 grams) a day, with two with breakfast and two with dinner for 60 days | Dietary supplement | Cinnamon Group |
Primary outcome
Waist-to-hip ratio
Time frame: 60 days
The waist-to-hip ratio will be assessment before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Body weight
Time frame: 60 days
Body weight (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Skeletal muscle mass (SMM)
Time frame: 60 days
Skeletal muscle mass (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Body fat mass
Time frame: 60 days
Body fat mass (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Body mass index (BMI)
Time frame: 60 days
Body mass index (Kg/m^2) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Percent body fat (PBF)
Time frame: 60 days
Percent body fat (%) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Dec 2023.
- Results publication: PubMed 28606084Gupta Jain S, Puri S, Misra A, Gulati S, Mani K. Effect of oral cinnamon intervention on metabolic profile and body composition of Asian Indians with metabolic syndrome: a randomized double -blind control trial. Lipids Health Dis. 2017 Jun 12;16(1):113. doi: 10.1186/s12944-017-0504-8.
- Oral cinnamon intervention improves metabolic profile and body composition of individuals with metabolic syndromeLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. All available data will be confidential
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Cinnamon Capsules in people with Body Composition, run by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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 13 Dec 2023. 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 Pakistan. 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 Ayesha Tariq Sindhu, BSc (Hons) Nutrition (03225884647, ayeshatariqsindhu@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Waist-to-hip ratio (time frame: 60 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 NCT06119555, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 13 Dec 2023.