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NCT Number: NCT00529919

Effects of Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Versus Olive Oil, for Weight Loss

The primary aim of this research project is to determine whether the incorporation of food products containing medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil in a weight-loss program results in a different degree of weight-loss and total and regional fat mass loss than the incorporation of extra light olive oil. The secondary goals are to test whether there are differences in in metabolic risk profile changes between the 2 diets. We hypothesize that men and women who consumed MCT oil as part of their weight loss program will lose more weight and body fat than those who consume olive oil in their weight loss diet.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

19 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • body mass index 27-33 kg/m2
  • pre-menopausal women
  • weight stable for at least 6 months
  • normal score on Brief Symptoms Inventory questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

  • chronic disease
  • weight loss treatment
  • medication known to affect body weight
  • unstable blood pressure, glucose, lipid levels

Treatment and study plan

Weight loss

Dietary Supplement

Weight loss study including consumption of either 22-25 g of medium chain triglyceride oil or olive oil

Other names: MCT oil, Neobee 1053, Stepan Company

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in body weight and fat mass, change in plasma lipid concentrations, fasting glucose and fasting insulin

    Time frame: 16 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in blood pressure, change in fat-free mass

    Time frame: 16 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Other

Collaborators

  • International Life Sciences Institute

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of a Weight Loss Diet Containing Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Versus Olive Oil, on Body Composition in Free-Living Adults

Acronym: Muffin

Important dates

Study start
2005
Study completion
2007
First posted
Sep 14, 2007
Registry last updated
Sep 14, 2007

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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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