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NCT05681468 Metabolic and Inflammatory Outcomes of the Ketogenic Diet Comparing Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Sources

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NCT ID NCT05681468
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Alberta
Condition PreDiabetes
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 175 participants
Start Date 2023-09-18
Primary Completion 2026-05-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Keto-SATKeto-CANLFD

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 175 participants in total. It began in 2023-09-18 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a healthy KETO diet supplemented with canola oil (KETO-Can) compared to a traditional KETO diet high in saturated fat (KETO-Sat) and low-fat diet (LFD) in adults at high risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Effects on CVD risk factors (plasma cholesterol, TG, ApoB100, glucose, insulin and HbA1C). * Effects on systemic inflammation and immune function. * Adherence to interventions. Participants will be randomized into 1 of the dietary treatments during which they will follow a Keto or a low-fat diet. Comparisons among groups at 3 and 6 months of intervention will be conducted.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Having overweight or obesity and HbA1C ≥ 5.7% at screening Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with specific nutritional habits preventing them from adhering to nutritional recommendations * Pregnant women * People on dialysis or recommended to follow a low-protein diet (base on glomerular filtration rate) * Familial hypercholesterolemia or hypertriglyceridemia * Transitioning trans-gender * For safety purposes, other individuals would be excluded if are under unstable health conditions.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Paulina Blanco Cervantes, MSc

✉ blancoce@ualberta.ca

📞 7804929506

Principal Investigator

Catherine Chan, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Alberta

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05681468 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying PreDiabetes. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05681468 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05681468 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at blancoce@ualberta.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05681468 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Edmonton, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05681468 clinical trial?

NCT05681468 is sponsored by University of Alberta. The principal investigator is Catherine Chan, PhD at University of Alberta. The trial plans to enroll 175 participants.

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