Cottonseed Oil for Overweight and Obesity
Intermittent Cottonseed Oil Consumption
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Dyslipidemia
Overweight and Obesity
Nutrition, Healthy
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 25 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 75 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Georgia · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults between 25 and 75 years old who are overweight or have high cholesterol. Participants will consume provided meal shakes and snacks for 56 days and make some visits for blood tests and measurements.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 25 and 75 years old.
- I am overweight or have high cholesterol.
- I have borderline high cholesterol or higher.
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a heart attack or stroke.
- I have cancer.
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
- I exercise more than 3 hours a week.
- I have gained or lost more than 5% of my body weight in the last 3 months.
- I have certain gastrointestinal conditions or surgeries.
- I have a serious chronic disease like asthma or kidney disease.
- I have any food allergies related to the study foods.
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
Cardiovascular disease risk factors, including higher BMIs and poor cholesterol profiles, are on the rise and contribute to the United States' growing disease burden. Cottonseed oil (CSO) is found readily in the food supply, and the investigator's previous studies have demonstrated that incorporating CSO into the diet is sufficient to improve fasting and postprandial blood lipids and other markers…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 25-75 year-old men and women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Increased risk for cardiovascular disease will be defined by either elevated cholesterol profiles -or- overweight/obesity.
* Elevated cholesterol profiles will be defined as:
* "Borderline High" and/or …
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