Milk Consumption and Heart Health Study

Gauging Outcomes of Total Milk Ingestion on Lipid and gControl

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Heart Diseases Cardiovascular Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
110 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults who drink milk daily to compare the effects of whole milk versus skim milk on heart health. Participants will switch between these types of milk and share their health information.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I have a smartphone
  • I can use a mobile app
  • I drink at least one cup of dairy milk every day for at least 5 days a week

You may not be able to join if

  • I do not speak English
  • I am lactose intolerant
  • I have had a heart attack
  • I have type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • I have familial hypercholesterolemia
  • I plan to change my cholesterol treatment
  • I cannot read or sign consent forms

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for adults in the United States. The cardiovascular impact of milk consumption remains a matter of long-standing scientific debate. Current guidelines for Americans recommend three daily servings of fat-free or low-fat (1%) dairy over full-fat options due to concerns that saturated fat may increase cardiovascular risk. Yet, …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Are age ≥18 years * Have a smartphone * Are able to use the Eureka mobile application * Consume, on average, at least one cup of dairy milk daily, at least 5 days per week Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaker * Are lactose intolerant * History of myocardial infarction *…
Contacts

Gregory M Marcus, MD, MAS

415-476-5706

greg.marcus@ucsf.edu

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Bella Peña

415-502-3053

bella.pena@ucsf.edu

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