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NCT Number: NCT01802840

Soy Fiber Improves Weight Loss and Lipid Profile

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of soy fiber on body weight, body composition and blood lipids in overweight and obese participants.

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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

19 year–39 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China

About this study

Thirty nine overweight and obese college adults (19-39 y of age) were randomly assigned to consume control biscuits or biscuits supplemented with soy fiber for 12 wk (approximately 100g/d). Information on body weight, body mass index, waist/hip circumference, blood pressure as well as measures of lipoprotein, glucose concentrations, and HbA1c was obtained at baseline, 8 and 12 wk after intervention. Body composition was also assessed at baseline and wk 12, respectively.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI of 23-35 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects taking any drugs, botanicals or nutraceutical known to influence body weight or blood pressure
  • significant history of eating disorders
  • strenuous exercise to lose weight
  • lipid-lowering medication
  • use of steroids and other agents that may influence lipid metabolism
  • hyperlipidemia
  • hyperglycemia
  • diabetes mellitus
  • cardiovascular disease
  • major systemic diseases
  • gastrointestinal problems
  • liver and renal failure

Treatment and study plan

biscuits supplemented with soy fiber

Dietary Supplement

Thirty nine overweight and obese college adults (19-39 y of age) were randomly assigned to consume control biscuits or biscuits supplemented with soy fiber for 12 wk (approximately 100g/d).

Primary outcomes

  1. weight loss

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Body weight of participants in soy fiber group was decreased significantly over the study period compared with the baseline.

Secondary outcomes

  1. serum levels of total cholesterol

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Serum levels of total cholesterol of participants in soy fiber group was decreased significantly over the study period compared with the baseline.

  2. serum levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Serum levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol of participants in soy fiber group was decreased significantly over the study period compared with the baseline.

  3. body fat

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Body fat of participants in soy fiber group was lowered significantly at wk 12 than that of baseline.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zhejiang University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Soy Fiber Improves Weight Loss And Lipid Profile In Overweight And Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Mar 1, 2013
Registry last updated
Jul 7, 2022

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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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