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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

Systematic Review And Meta Anaylsis Evidence Based Nutrition (Ebn) Dietary Guidelines Fruit Vegetables

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.

Locations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Patients applied

0 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

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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