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NCT Number: NCT03171948

Effects of a Limited Almond Consumption After a Weight Loss Plan on Weight Maintenance

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of limited portion of almond consumption after a successful weight loss by a comprehensive weight loss plan (NovinDiet Plan) on weight maintenance in obese female adults.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

NovinDiet Clinic

Tehran, Iran

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • female
  • 18-45 years of age.
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 23-30 kg/ m² who lost at least 10% of her initial weight by the diet plan.
  • Must be able to have moderate exercise.
  • Must be interested to keep weight loss.

Exclusion criteria

  • No Allergy to nut products
  • Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next 6 months.
  • Taking medications that could affect metabolism or change body weight.
  • Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years.
  • Smoking
  • Menopause
  • Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.

Treatment and study plan

Almond Group

Behavioral

Almond Group (AG) are asked to have a 30 gr. almond every day in their afternoon snack plus following the hypoenergetic diet

Other names: AG group

Nut free group

Behavioral

continue their diet without any nut consumption.

Other names: NFG

Primary outcomes

  1. weight loss

    Time frame: 6 Month

    kg

Secondary outcomes

  1. Waist circumference

    Time frame: 6 Month

    cm

  2. Fasting blood glucose

    Time frame: 6 Month

    mmol/l

  3. Fasting insulin level

    Time frame: 6 Month

    mU/l

  4. HbA1c

    Time frame: 6 Month

  5. HOMA-IR

    Time frame: 6 Month

    percentage (%)

  6. lipid profiles

    Time frame: 6 Month

    mmol/l

  7. liver function

    Time frame: 6 Month

    U/l

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Novindiet Clinic

Other

Collaborators

  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • University of Nottingham

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a Limited Almond Consumption After a Successful Weight Loss by a Comprehensive Weight Loss Plan on Weight Maintenance in Healthy Obese Female Adults: a Randomised Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2019
First posted
May 31, 2017
Registry last updated
Mar 14, 2019

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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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