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NCT Number: NCT03929198

Translation of Pritikin Program to the Community

The broad, long-term aims of this scope of work are to investigate the effects of the Pritikin Program to the general population. The study will test the effects on individuals from the community with dysfunctional lipids, blood pressure and glycemic control. To assess the effectiveness of the Pritikin Program in the community, the effects of Pritikin lifestyle intervention on overall health will be investigated.

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Key information

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome Body Weight Body Weight Changes Cardiovascular Diseases Dyslipidemias Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hypercholesterolemia Hyperinsulinism Hyperlipidemias Hypertension Hypertriglyceridemia Insulin Resistance Lipid Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases Weight Loss

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Washington University in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Dysfunctional lipids, blood pressure and glycemic control determined at a screening visit:
  • Triglycerides > 150 mg/dL OR HDL <50 in females, <40 mg/dL in males
  • Systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg OR diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mmHg (or on hypertension medication)
  • HbA1c ≥5.7% or higher
  • No diagnosis or treatment for cancer in the past year
  • No diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in the past year
  • Ability to perform daily exercise, including aerobic activity and resistance exercise
  • Non-smoker in the past year

Exclusion criteria

  • Positive exercise stress test

Treatment and study plan

Healthy Lifestyle

Other

6 week Diet, Exercise training, Behavioral modification

Primary outcomes

  1. Body Weight

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  2. Blood Pressure

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  3. Cholesterol

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  4. Triglycerides

    Time frame: 6 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Other

Collaborators

  • Pritikin Longevity Center
  • Wellmont Health System

Registry information

Official study title

Population-Based Lifestyle Intervention: Translation of the Pritikin Program to the Community- Pilot Study Protocol

Acronym: Prit-TN

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Apr 26, 2019
Registry last updated
May 8, 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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