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Efficacy of Almonds Added to Chronic Statin Therapy
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
University of Kansas
Collaborator:
Almond Board of California
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Janelle Ruisinger, PharmD, University of Kansas
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00603876
First received: January 16, 2008
Last updated: May 20, 2013
Last verified: May 2013
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Purpose
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of 100-110 grams of almonds (about ¾ cupful) daily on the lipoprotein profile when given to patients on a statin drug. The study will compare the effects on the lipoprotein profile to patients who eat almonds and those patients not eating almonds.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperlipidemia | Dietary Supplement: Almonds | Phase 4 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Efficacy of Almonds Added to Chronic Statin Therapy |
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Further study details as provided by Janelle Ruisinger, PharmD, University of Kansas:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Measure of lipid panel including subfractions and Lp(a) and almond adherence [ Time Frame: Once a month ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Measurement of height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and physical activity [ Time Frame: Once a month ]
| Enrollment: | 50 |
| Study Start Date: | July 2008 |
| Study Completion Date: | December 2012 |
| Primary Completion Date: | December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: 2
Step 1 dietary counseling plus 100-110 grams of almonds daily
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Dietary Supplement: Almonds
100-110 grams (about 3/4 cupful)of almonds consumed daily for 28 days
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No Intervention: 1
Step 1 dietary counseling
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Detailed Description:
The primary objectives of this study are to determine the changes in the lipid profile [LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides, total cholesterol], LDL-C particle size, and the emerging risk factor Lp(a) when 100-110 g of almonds daily are added to statin therapy. Also, all subjects will receive Step I dietary counseling.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Stable on current statin regimen for at least 8 weeks with plans to continue on the same dose while participating in the study
- Male or non-pregnant female - Women are eligible if they are surgically sterile or postmenopausal not using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or using a stable, consistent does of HRT with intentions to continue therapy throughout the course of the study. Females of childbearing potential are eligible if using an effective form or contraception and intention to continue use through the study
- Mentally competent to understand study
- Speak and read English
- Able to maintain current medication regimen throughout study duration
Exclusion Criteria:
- LDL-C levels <70mg/dL
- Currently taking lipid-lowering agents other than statins including niacin, bile-acid sequestrants, ezetimibe, fibrates, high-dose Omega-3 fish oils (>1500mg of combined EPA/DHA daily) and policosanol
- Adherence to specialized diet regimes, i.e., multiple food allergies or nut allergy, vegetarian, macrobiotic, fad or popular diets, taking diet pills, etc.
- Already consuming nuts more than twice a week
- Active liver disease or a history of liver disease
- Chronic disease involving, hepatic, renal or coronary artery disease
- Currently taking systemic steroidal drugs
- Dependence on alcohol (> 10 drinks per week) or illicit drugs
- Participation in any other clinical trial within the last 30 days
- Engages in moderate intensity exercise for > 30 minutes each day
- Presence of any medical or psychological condition that in the opinion of the investigator will compromise safe subject participation for the duration of the study
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00603876
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00603876
Locations
| United States, Kansas | |
| University of Kansas Medical Center | |
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160 | |
| KU MedWest | |
| Shawnee, Kansas, United States, 66217 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Kansas
Almond Board of California
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Janelle Ruisinger, Pharm.D. | University of Kansas Medical Center |
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | Janelle Ruisinger, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Kansas |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00603876 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
KU FY08 GRF 10998 |
| Study First Received: | January 16, 2008 |
| Last Updated: | May 20, 2013 |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Hyperlipidemias Dyslipidemias Lipid Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 29, 2017