Effects of Different Dietary Interventions on Abdominal Fat Components, Quadriceps Muscles and Cardiometabolic Parameters
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PERNAMBUCO · Mar 18, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The study aims to evaluate the impact of different dietary interventions on abdominal fat components, quadriceps musculature and cardiometabolic parameters. This is a randomized clinical trial study conducted in overweight adults, selected by voluntary adherence, in an outpatient clinic of a cardiology hospital. The sample will take place by voluntary adherence, after evaluation of the eligibility criteria and signing of the Free and Informed Consent Form. The sample was calculated based on data from a study with the Brazilian population , with the sample size calculated calculated as a fun...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Individuals of both sexes, aged ≥20 years, Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥25kg/m², attended at the general Nutrition outpatient clinic of a public university hospital reference in cardiology.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Malnourished and eutrophic individuals;
- • Individuals with liver disease and/or splenomegaly, ascites, or with recent abdominal surgery;
- • Pregnant women and women who had children up to 6 months prior to the survey screening;
- • Individuals with consumptive diseases whose weight loss may be a consequence;
- • Individuals with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, on pharmacological therapy for weight loss and/or on hormone therapy;
- • Individuals with mental or psychological illnesses that may make it difficult to understand dietary guidelines;
- • Individuals with physical limitations that made it impossible to carry out the anthropometric and abdominal adipose tissue evaluations.
About University Of Pernambuco
The University of Pernambuco (Universidade de Pernambuco - UPE) is a prominent academic institution in Brazil, dedicated to advancing education, research, and innovation in the health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, UPE leverages its extensive expertise and resources to facilitate rigorous scientific studies aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. The university fosters collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance while contributing to the development of novel therapies and interventions. Through its commitment to research excellence, UPE plays a pivotal role in enhancing the understanding of various medical conditions and advancing public health initiatives.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Recife, Pe, Brazil
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported