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NCT Number: NCT01558050

the Effect of a Red Rice Nutrition Supplement on Cholesterol Levels

In this study the investigators investigate the effect of a red rice product on plasma lipids in a sample of physicians and/or their family members.

After a baseline measurement of cholesterol, HDL, LDL and TG, participants are randomised to receive a commercially available red rice product or placebo. After a period of 8 weeks, lipid levels are measured again.

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Key information

Conditions

Cholesterol Level HDL Level LDL Level TG Level

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

University of Antwerp

Wilrijk, 2610, Belgium

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • total fasting cholesterol > 200mg/dl

Treatment and study plan

red rice supplement

Dietary Supplement

patricipants take a red rice supplement or placebo daily for 8 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. fasting cholesterol, LDL, HDL, TG level

    Time frame: 8 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universiteit Antwerpen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of a Commercially Available Red Rice Nutrition Supplement on Serum Lipids

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Mar 20, 2012
Registry last updated
Sep 17, 2012

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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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