Using Mulberry Fruit Powder to Improve Metabolic Syndrome
Therapeutic Effect of Mulberry Fruit Powder Consumption in Metabolic Syndrome
This study tests if taking dried black mulberry fruit powder can help people in Pakistan with metabolic syndrome improve their health markers like blood pressure and weight.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Arifwala, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT05956106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of dried black mulberry fruit powder on metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by multiple risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. The research focuses on individuals in Pakistan, where the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is notably high. Participants will consume mulberry fruit powder as a nutritional supplement to assess its potential benefits in improving clinical markers associated with the syndrome. The study aims to provide insights into the therapeutic roles of this functional food in managing metabolic health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with metabolic syndrome who meet specific criteria, including elevated cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure levels.
Not a fit: Patients aged 55 or older or those with fewer than two risk factors for metabolic syndrome may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a natural dietary intervention to help manage and reduce the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited documented research on the therapeutic roles of mulberry fruit powder, similar studies on functional foods have shown promising results in managing metabolic conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects having fasting total cholesterol level of ≥ 200 mg/dl or LDL cholesterol ≥ 130 mg/dl. * Fasting Blood Glucose ≥110mg/dl. * SBP ≥ 130/ ≥ 85 mmHg * Waist Circumference of ≥40 inches in males and ≥35 inches for females Exclusion Criteria: * Participants of age 55 or above * Participants who have less than two risk factors
Where this trial is running
Arifwala, Punjab
- Shan Medicare Hospital — Arifwala, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fiza Maqbool, DNS
- Email: fizach65@gmail.com
- Phone: 03008077414
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.