Effects of a Mediterranean Diet with Potatoes on Heart and Metabolic Health in Adults with Pre-Diabetes

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 aims to evaluate the impact of incorporating baked potatoes with skin into a Mediterranean dietary pattern, combined with nutrition education, on glycemic control and cardiometabolic health in adults aged 45 to 80 with pre-diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the Mediterranean diet with baked potatoes or the Mediterranean diet alone over a 12-week period. The study will assess various health indicators, including blood lipids, inflammation, and dietary quality, to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. Recruitment will focus on individuals from diverse demographic backgrounds in the Las Vegas area.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and postmenopausal women within the Las Vegas/Henderson NV area
* Ages 45-80 years
* BMI between 25-40 kg/m2
* HbA1c between 5.7-6.4%
* Individuals from different demographic backgrounds (i.e., American Indian or Alaska Native, Caucasians, Asian, Black or African-American, Native Hawaiian, Hispanic, Latino or Pacific Islander)
* Individuals who are considered "non-frequent" white potato consumers (\<2 servings of baked potatoes/week)
* Individuals from all races, genders, sexual identities, and religions will be included
* Individuals must follow certain guidelines, including avoiding new medications during the study or significant changes to lifestyle factors (e.g. beginning to smoke or exercise more or less than usual)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension (≥160/100mmHg), active cancer, asthma, thyroid, kidney, liver, or pancreatic diseases
* Individuals who are currently using insulin, on dialysis, changing/adding hypoglycemic, anti-hypertensive, and hypocholesterolemic medication within ≤3 months (or throughout the study)
* Individuals participating in weight loss programs or another clinical trial
* Individuals who start smoking
* Individuals who have unstable metabolic or chronic diseases
* Individuals who may have allergies to potatoes
* Woman who are currently pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or who is nursing cannot participate (women must be postmenopausal)

Where it's running

• University of Nevada Las Vegas
  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Recruiting
• Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Neda S Akhavan, PhD, RD — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Study coordinator: Neda S Akhavan, PhD, RD
• Email: neda.akhavan@UNLV.edu
• Phone: 702-708-2580

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.