Comparing the effects of brown rice and white rice on inflammation in sedentary office workers
Official title: The Effects of Brown Rice Consumption Compared to White Rice on Postprandial Changes in Interleukin-6 and Malondialdehyde Levels in Sedentary Workers
Run by Universitas Indonesia · NCT06780618 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether eating brown rice instead of white rice can lower inflammation in people who sit at desks all day.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
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| Ages | 21 Years to 59 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universitas Indonesia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06780618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy administrative employees aged 21-59 with a normal body mass index and low physical activity levels.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, have a history of certain diseases, or follow a vegan diet may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates how consuming brown rice versus white rice affects levels of oxidative stress and inflammation, specifically measuring interleukin-6 (IL-6) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in sedentary employees. Participants will undergo interviews to gather personal and medical history, dietary patterns, and physical activity levels. They will consume a meal containing either brown or white rice, and blood samples will be collected before and after the meal to assess changes in inflammatory markers. The study aims to provide insights into dietary impacts on health for individuals with low physical activity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify dietary choices that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in sedentary individuals.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into dietary impacts on inflammation, this specific comparison of brown rice and white rice in sedentary workers is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * healthy administrative employees, * age 21-59 years, * normal body mass index (18.5-22.9 kg/m2), * low physical activity (≤600 METs minutes/week), * assign for informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * being pregnant/breastfed/menopause, * consumption of herbal medicines and/or supplements within 24 hours before data collection, * having history of DM, CVD, cancer, and autoimmune disease, * being vegan, * smoking/alcohol drinking, * allergic to research food's ingredients
Where it's running
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Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia
Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wulandari Taradita, MD — Department of Nutrition Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia
- Study coordinator: Rizqa F Putri, MD
- Email: rizqafebriliany@gmail.com
- Phone: +62 81325090874
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.