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Lipid DisorderSUPERLUPINONCT06595082

Evaluation of the Consumption of Lupins in Brine on Metabolic Markers in Healthy Individuals

A study testing 4-week lupins in brine consumption and 4-week lupins in brine consumption and dietary suggestion in people with Lipid Disorder and Systemic Inflammatory Response, run by University of Teramo at 1 site in Italy.

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 aim of the project was the evaluation of the effects of the consumption of different amounts of lupins in brine on lipid, glucose, inflammatory, oxidative stress, gut microbiota profile and (epi)genetic markers in healthy volunteers, by means of a 4-week 2-arm parallel randomized controlled trial. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
4-week lupins in brine consumption and 4-week lupins in brine consumption and dietary suggestion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
18 Apr 2024to 24 Jul 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 25 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • BMI included between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2;
  • Omnivorous diet;
  • Consumption of more than 6 servings of meat, processed meat and/or cheese;

Who cannot join

  • Antibiotic treatment within 3 months prior the dietary intervention;
  • Chronic diseases
  • Surgeries
  • Dieting
  • Pregnant or lactating

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Italy1 site
  • University of Teramo

    Teramo, 64100

Other trials in Italy

About this study

The aim of the project was the evaluation of the effects of the consumption of different amounts of lupins in brine on lipid, glucose, inflammatory, oxidative stress, gut microbiota profile and (epi)genetic markers in healthy volunteers, by means of a 4-week 2-arm parallel randomized controlled trial.

Read the detailed description

Epidemiological and intervention studies confirm a tight relationship between lifestyle - and particularly dietary choices - and human health. Among the dietary patterns, it has been showed that the adherence to a plant-based diet, i.e. Mediterranean diet, may have a pivotal role in promoting a health longevity and counteracting cardiovascular, neurological and cancer-related diseases. In fact, the abundant consumption of fruit, vegetables, cereals and pulses leads to a high intake of vegetable proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, fibre and bioactive compounds which may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic, hypocholesterolemic and antimicrobial activities. In particular, there is a growing interest for valorization of pulses, among which lupins represent a good alternative as healthy snack but also as serving to be used during the principal meal. Lupins are traditional legumes of the Mediterranean basin, and they represent a good source of bioactive peptides, soluble fibre and minerals. Different trials evaluated the health effects of the consumption lupin derived products in humans concluding that it may lead to a decrease of blood pressure, reduction of blood glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid.

Nevertheless, there is still a lack of information regarding the effects of the consumption of whole lupins, and in particular in one of the most sold forms, as in brine.

In this parallel randomized controlled trial, 60 healthy volunteers were randomly allocated for a 4-week consumption of:

  • Active comparator arm: 30 grams per week of lupins in brine;
  • Experimental arm: 600 grams per week of lupins in brine and the suggestion of reduction of at least two servings per week of meat, processed meat and/or cheese;

At baseline and after 4 weeks of dietary intervention, subjects were visited in medical facility and asked to provide blood, urine, saliva, feces for the evaluation of:

  • Anthropometric and blood pressure parameters;
  • Blood lipid and carbohydrate profile;
  • Blood transaminase parameters;
  • Blood and urine inflammation markers;
  • Leucocyte and saliva DNA genetic and epigenetic markers;
  • Fecal profile of gut microbiota. In addition, volunteers filled in different questionnaires regarding their dietary habits, the physical activity and the gut healthiness.
Being tested
4-week lupins in brine consumption, 4-week lupins in brine consumption and dietary suggestion
Keywords
Lupins, Blood Lipids, Inflammation
Medical subject headings
Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Inflammation

What participants receive

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

  • 4-week lupins in brine consumptionDietary supplement

    Volunteers were asked to consume lupins in brine for 4 weeks.

  • 4-week lupins in brine consumption and dietary suggestionDietary supplement

    Volunteers were asked to consume lupins in brine for 4 weeks and refrain to two servings per week of meat or processed meat or cheese.

Study groups in NCT06595082
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
30 grams LupinActive comparator30 grams per week of lupins in brine
Receives: Dietary Supplement: 4-week lupins in brine consumption
600 grams Lupin and dietary suggestionExperimental600 grams per week of lupins in brine and dietary suggestion of lowering of two servings per week among meat, processed meat and/or cheese.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: 4-week lupins in brine consumption and dietary suggestion

What is being measured

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

  1. Variation of plasma lipids

    Measure of plasma concentrations (mg/dL) of triglycerides before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the primary outcome was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Variation of anthropometric parameters

    Measure of body weight (kg), height (m), BMI (kg/m2) fat mass (kg), free fat mass (kg) before and after dietary intervention. Weight (in kilograms) and height (and in meters) will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2).

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcome was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  2. Variation of blood pressure parameters

    Measure of blood pressure (mmHg).

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcome was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  3. Variation of blood glucose

    Measure of blood glucose (mg/dL) before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  4. Variation of blood insulin

    Measure of blood insulin (µUI/mL) before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  5. Variation of C-peptide

    Measure of blood C-peptide (ng/mL) before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  6. Variation of blood lipid-related parameters

    Measure of blood total (mg/dL), LDL- (mg/dL), HDL- (mg/dL) cholesterol before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  7. Variation of transaminase parameters

    Measure of blood aspartate transaminase (AST, U/L), alanine transaminase (ALT, U/L), γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT, U/L )before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  8. Variation of inflammatory parameters

    Measure of blood C-reactive protein (CRP, mg/dL) and uric acid (mg/dL) before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  9. Variation of citokine and interleukine parameters

    Measure of blood interleukins (IL) IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17, IL-18, interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α (pg/mL) before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  10. Variation of urinary inflammatory parameters

    Measure of urinary 8-isoprotaglandin F2α (8-iso-PGF2α, ng/mL) before and after dietary intervention before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  11. Variation of genetic and epigenetic expression of inflammatory mediators parameters

    Measure of DNA methylation on CpG sites from peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) cells (% on single site) and expression of miRNA on saliva samples (fold change over control) before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  12. Variation of gut microbiota profile parameters

    Measure of fecal microbiota composition (colony-forming unit, CFU/g) and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) before and after dietary intervention.

    Statistical analysis of the secondary outcomes was performed within and between each single intervention-arm. Further, a post-hoc subdivision of the study participants by means of anthropometrics or metabolic marker cut-off value was applied, and statistical differences of the primary outcome have been considered.

    Measured: 4 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Sep 2024
  2. Study start18 Apr 2024
  3. Primary completion24 Jul 2024
  4. Study completion24 Jul 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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06595082
Sponsor's protocol ID
Superlupino
Acronym
SUPERLUPINO
Status last verified
Sep 2024
First submitted
6 Sep 2024
Last updated
19 Sep 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: The study protocol and datasets analysed during the current study are available from the Principal Investigator on reasonable request prior email contact.

Publications

  • Bahr M, Fechner A, Kramer J, Kiehntopf M, Jahreis G. Lupin protein positively affects plasma LDL cholesterol and LDL:HDL cholesterol ratio in hypercholesterolemic adults after four weeks of supplementation: a randomized, controlled crossover study. Nutr J. 2013 Aug 1;12:107. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-12-107.

    PubMed 23902673
  • Bahr M, Fechner A, Kiehntopf M, Jahreis G. Consuming a mixed diet enriched with lupin protein beneficially affects plasma lipids in hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr. 2015 Feb;34(1):7-14. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2014.03.008. Epub 2014 Apr 1.

    PubMed 24746974
  • Belski R, Mori TA, Puddey IB, Sipsas S, Woodman RJ, Ackland TR, Beilin LJ, Dove ER, Carlyon NB, Jayaseena V, Hodgson JM. Effects of lupin-enriched foods on body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors: a 12-month randomized controlled weight loss trial. Int J Obes (Lond). 2011 Jun;35(6):810-9. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2010.213. Epub 2010 Oct 12.

    PubMed 20938438
  • D'Addario C, Pucci M, Bellia F, Girella A, Sabatucci A, Fanti F, Vismara M, Benatti B, Ferrara L, Fasciana F, Celebre L, Vigano C, Elli L, Sergi M, Maccarrone M, Buzzelli V, Trezza V, Dell'Osso B. Regulation of oxytocin receptor gene expression in obsessive-compulsive disorder: a possible role for the microbiota-host epigenetic axis. Clin Epigenetics. 2022 Mar 31;14(1):47. doi: 10.1186/s13148-022-01264-0.

    PubMed 35361281
  • D'Addario C, Pucci M. DNA Methylation Analysis of Cnr1 Gene Promoter. Methods Mol Biol. 2023;2576:373-384. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2728-0_31.

    PubMed 36152203
  • Fanti F, Vincenti F, Montesano C, Serafini M, Compagnone D, Sergi M. dLLME-muSPE extraction coupled to HPLC-ESI-MS/MS for the determination of F2alpha-IsoPs in human urine. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2020 Jul 15;186:113302. doi: 10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113302. Epub 2020 Apr 17.

    PubMed 32353681
  • Miglio C, Peluso I, Raguzzini A, Villano DV, Cesqui E, Catasta G, Toti E, Serafini M. Antioxidant and inflammatory response following high-fat meal consumption in overweight subjects. Eur J Nutr. 2013 Apr;52(3):1107-14. doi: 10.1007/s00394-012-0420-7. Epub 2012 Jul 19.

    PubMed 22810465
  • Partridge L, Deelen J, Slagboom PE. Facing up to the global challenges of ageing. Nature. 2018 Sep;561(7721):45-56. doi: 10.1038/s41586-018-0457-8. Epub 2018 Sep 5.

    PubMed 30185958
  • Peluso I, Miglio C, Morabito G, Ioannone F, Serafini M. Flavonoids and immune function in human: a systematic review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(3):383-95. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2012.656770.

    PubMed 24915384
  • Peluso I, Villano DV, Roberts SA, Cesqui E, Raguzzini A, Borges G, Crozier A, Catasta G, Toti E, Serafini M. Consumption of mixed fruit-juice drink and vitamin C reduces postprandial stress induced by a high fat meal in healthy overweight subjects. Curr Pharm Des. 2014;20(6):1020-4. doi: 10.2174/138161282006140220144802.

    PubMed 23701571
  • Ruscica M, Pavanello C, Gandini S, Gomaraschi M, Vitali C, Macchi C, Morlotti B, Aiello G, Bosisio R, Calabresi L, Arnoldi A, Sirtori CR, Magni P. Effect of soy on metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Nutr. 2018 Mar;57(2):499-511. doi: 10.1007/s00394-016-1333-7. Epub 2016 Oct 18.

    PubMed 27757595
  • Willett W, Rockstrom J, Loken B, Springmann M, Lang T, Vermeulen S, Garnett T, Tilman D, DeClerck F, Wood A, Jonell M, Clark M, Gordon LJ, Fanzo J, Hawkes C, Zurayk R, Rivera JA, De Vries W, Majele Sibanda L, Afshin A, Chaudhary A, Herrero M, Agustina R, Branca F, Lartey A, Fan S, Crona B, Fox E, Bignet V, Troell M, Lindahl T, Singh S, Cornell SE, Srinath Reddy K, Narain S, Nishtar S, Murray CJL. Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems. Lancet. 2019 Feb 2;393(10170):447-492. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31788-4. Epub 2019 Jan 16. No abstract available.

    PubMed 30660336
  • Serafini M, Jirillo E. Mangiare per prevenire. L'Immunonutrizione a tavola. 2015. Books & Company Editore.

  • Serafini M, Miglio C. Dietary plant products and human health. New evidences about the effects on degenerative diseases. 2011. Nova Science Publisher. NY

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing 4-week lupins in brine consumption and 4-week lupins in brine consumption and dietary suggestion in people with Lipid Disorder and Systemic Inflammatory Response, run by University of Teramo at 1 site in Italy.

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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 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 Italy. 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?

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?

Variation of plasma lipids (time frame: 4 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 NCT06595082, which also lists 14 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 19 Sep 2024.

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