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Blueberries for Weight Loss

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Research Sponsored by San Diego State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
* Overweight or Obese (BMI 25-40)
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
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Summary

This trial will study how eating wild blueberries may help overweight and obese people lose weight and fat. It will also measure effects on hormones, antioxidants, inflammation, blood lipids, glucose, diet, activity and blood pressure.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for overweight or obese men and women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25-40. It's designed to see if wild blueberries help control appetite and support weight loss when mixed into yogurt, compared to a placebo syrup.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of wild blueberries on appetite regulation and weight loss over two phases: an initial phase assessing immediate impacts on hunger, glucose metabolism, and hormones; followed by an 8-week period where participants eat the yogurt daily while receiving weight loss counseling.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves consuming wild blueberries or a placebo with yogurt, side effects may be minimal but could include potential allergic reactions or gastrointestinal discomfort for those sensitive to ingredients in the products.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Blood Pressure
Body Composition
C-Reactive Protein
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Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Blueberries-Phase IIExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
1 C frozen wild blueberries along with ¾ C low-fat Mountain High yogurt (total energy intake=170 kcal) along with a) dietary intervention, b) daily text messaging, and c) daily at-home weighing with a WiFi-enabled scale
Group II: Blueberries-Phase IExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
feeding will consist of 1 C frozen wild blueberries along with ¾ C low-fat Mountain High yogurt (total energy intake=170 kcal)
Group III: Syrup-Phase IPlacebo Group1 Intervention
feeding will consist of an isocaloric feeding of ¾ C yogurt mixed with artificially flavored and colored blueberry syrup (Torani)
Group IV: Syrup-Phase IIPlacebo Group1 Intervention
isocaloric feeding of ¾ C yogurt mixed with artificially flavored and colored blueberry syrup (Torani) along with a) dietary intervention, b) daily text messaging, and c) daily at-home weighing with a WiFi-enabled scale
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Blueberries
2010
N/A
~100

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Who is running the clinical trial?

San Diego State UniversityLead Sponsor
163 Previous Clinical Trials
113,382 Total Patients Enrolled
Shirin Hooshmand, PhD, RDStudy DirectorSan Diego State University
3 Previous Clinical Trials
204 Total Patients Enrolled
~2 spots leftby Nov 2024
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