Improvement of Nutritional Status and Blood Lipid Profile by Using MCT Oil on Overweight and Obese Women
Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION, VIETNAM · Aug 22, 2019
Trial Information
Current as of July 25, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
A randomized, double-blinded, community-controlled trial will be conducted to verify the effects of MCT oil on blood lipid profile and body compositions. 160 overweight or obese female subjects aged 20-45 years with body weight index \[25 kg/m2 ≤ body mass index (BMI) \< 40 kg/m2\] will be recruited. The subjects will visit the research site for 4 times. On the first visit, the participants will be recruited to determine exact BMI, age range and eligible criteria. On the second visit, the recruited participants will be randomly assigned to consume a test or placebo product \[test product: p...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- In Recruiting investigation:
- • Citizen women from 20 to 45 years old in the selected area
- • Subjects at risk of being overweight, obese or having BMI \> 23 (self-estimate)
- • Voluntarily agree to participate
- In Intervention study:
- • Eligible criteria from screening investigation
- • Body Mass Index from 25.0 to 39.99 kg/m2
- • Voluntarily agree to participate
- Exclusion Criteria:
- In Recruiting investigation:
- • History/presence of high blood pressure or diabetes
- • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- In Intervention study:
- • Medication known to affect body weight
- • Chronic diseases
- • Plan to move out of the area within next 6 months
- • Plan to have pregnancy within next 4-5 months
About National Institute Of Nutrition, Vietnam
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Vietnam is a leading research organization dedicated to advancing nutritional science and public health. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, NIN focuses on addressing critical nutrition-related issues in the Vietnamese population, aiming to improve dietary practices and health outcomes. By conducting rigorous research and collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies and international partners, NIN plays a vital role in shaping national nutrition policies and promoting evidence-based interventions. Its commitment to enhancing the understanding of nutrition's impact on health makes NIN a key player in the field of nutritional research in Vietnam and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Hanoi, , Vietnam
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Tu S Nguyen, PhD.
Principal Investigator
National Institute of Nutrition, Vietnam
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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