Effect of Chili Pepper Extract on Weight and Fat Loss and Metabolism Increase

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a purified extract of CH-19 Sweet, containing capsinoids.

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Key information

Conditions

Overweight Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Is overweight or obese but otherwise generally healthy who interested in losing weight
BMI of 25 to 35 kg/m2
Waist/hip ratio of 0.9 or more for male and 0.85 for female.

Exclusion criteria

Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
cardiovascular disease (other than mild, controlled hypertension or dislidemia)
On a weight-loss program within six months

Treatment and study plan

Chronic consumption of chili pepper extract

Dietary Supplement

6mg chili pepper extract per day in two divided doses (before the morning meal and before the evening meal) up to 12 weeks.

Chronic consumption of matching placebo

Dietary Supplement

0mg chili pepper extract (matching placebo) per day in two divided doses (before the morning meal and before the evening meal) up to 12 weeks.

Primary outcomes

body weight and body composition

Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

resting metabolic rate and substrate oxidation

Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ajinomoto USA, INC.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of a Purified Chili Pepper Extract (CH-19 Sweet Extract) to Evaluate Its Safety and Efficacy for Weight and Fat Loss and Metabolism Change in Overweight or Obese Healthy Male and Female Adults

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2006
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Jan 21, 2009
Registry last updated: Jan 21, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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