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The Role of Tea Catechins and Caffeine in Relation to Energy Metabolism
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
Collaborator:
Unilever R&D
Information provided by:
University of Copenhagen
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00611416
First received: August 21, 2007
Last updated: February 6, 2009
Last verified: February 2009
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Purpose
The aim of this study is to elucidate the role of specific catechins, a mixture of catechins and caffeine in relation to weight control with particular emphasis on energy metabolism and fat oxidation.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Obesity | Dietary Supplement: green tea Dietary Supplement: Mix of catechins and caffeine Dietary Supplement: EGCG Dietary Supplement: EGC Dietary Supplement: Caffeine Dietary Supplement: Placebo |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | The Role of Tea Catechins and Caffeine in Relation to Energy Metabolism in Man |
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Further study details as provided by University of Copenhagen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- fat oxidation [ Time Frame: november 2007 ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- appetite [ Time Frame: november 2007 ]
| Enrollment: | 15 |
| Study Start Date: | November 2005 |
| Study Completion Date: | February 2006 |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
|
Experimental: 1
Active treatment A
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Dietary Supplement: green tea
different catechin combinations
Dietary Supplement: Mix of catechins and caffeine
3 tablet a day
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Experimental: 2
Active treatment B
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Dietary Supplement: green tea
different catechin combinations
Dietary Supplement: EGCG
3 tablets a day
Other Name: epigallocatechin gallate
|
|
Experimental: 3
Active treatment C
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Dietary Supplement: green tea
different catechin combinations
Dietary Supplement: EGC
3 tablets a day
Other Name: Epigallocatechin
|
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Active Comparator: 4
Positive control
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Dietary Supplement: Caffeine
3 tablets a day
|
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Placebo Comparator: 5
Placebo
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Dietary Supplement: Placebo
3 tablets a day
|
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 40 Years (Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | Male |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy men
- Age 18-40 years
- BMI 18,5-25 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diabetes or any other endocrinological disease
- Hypertensive medication
- Increased Blood Pressure > 140/85
- Hyperlpidimia
- Chronic disease (i.e. HIV)
- Use of any diet supplements including vitamins (during and 3 months prior to the study).
- High alcohol intake (>21 units a week)
- High caffeine intake (>250 mg/day) or high catechin intake (>200 mg/day)
- Smoking
- Elite sports performer
- Use of any regular medication
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00611416
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00611416
Locations
| Denmark | |
| Institute of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultrual University | |
| Frederiksberg C, Denmark, 1958 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Copenhagen
Unilever R&D
Investigators
| Study Chair: | Arne Astrup, Proffessor | Insitute of Human Nutrition |
More Information
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00611416 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
(KF) 01 279421 Unilever |
| Study First Received: | August 21, 2007 |
| Last Updated: | February 6, 2009 |
Keywords provided by University of Copenhagen:
|
catechins caffeine energy expenditure fat oxidation appetite |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Caffeine Epigallocatechin gallate Central Nervous System Stimulants Physiological Effects of Drugs Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Purinergic P1 Receptor Antagonists Purinergic Antagonists |
Purinergic Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Antioxidants Protective Agents Antimutagenic Agents Anticarcinogenic Agents Antineoplastic Agents Neuroprotective Agents |
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