Meta-analysis of Fruit and Vegetable Sources and Cardiovascular Outcomes
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO · Jan 8, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of July 21, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background:
A high intake of fruit and vegetables is a common trait among healthy dietary patterns and a cornerstone of nutrition interventions for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. There is an international consensus that at least 5 servings per day of fruit and vegetables is beneficial to overall population health (WHO, 2003). This guidance, however, is largely founded on observational studies showing protective associations of high intakes of fruit and vegetables with CVD in health-conscious individuals (Reddy and Katan, 2004). Recommendations to consume specific types of fruit a...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Prospective cohort studies or case-cohort studies
- • Duration \>= 1 year
- • Assessment of the exposure of fruit and/or vegetables
- • Ascertainment of viable data by level of exposure
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Ecological, cross-sectional, and retrospective observational studies, clinical trials, and non-human studies
- • Duration \< 1 year
- • No assessment of exposures of fruit or vegetables
- • No ascertainment viable clinical outcome data by level of exposure
About University Of Toronto
The University of Toronto, a prestigious research institution, serves as a leading sponsor of clinical trials dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the university fosters a collaborative environment that brings together multidisciplinary teams of experts in medicine, pharmacology, and public health. Through rigorous research methodologies and ethical standards, the University of Toronto aims to explore new therapies, assess treatment efficacy, and address critical health challenges, ultimately contributing to the global body of scientific knowledge and enhancing healthcare outcomes.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
John Sievenpiper, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Principal Investigator
Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre and Toronto 3D Knowledge Institute and Clinical Trials Unit, St. Michael's Hospital
Sonia Blanco Mejia, MD
Study Director
Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modifcation Centre and Toronto 3D Knowledge Institute and Clinical Trials Unit, St. Michael's Hosptial
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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