Trial | NCT00153738  Report issue

Title

Phytosterol Supplementation and Cardiovascular Risk
Effectiveness of Phytosterol Supplementation on Select Indices of Cardiovascular Risk

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Study Participants

    72
This study examined the effects of 2.6 g/d of phytosterol ingestion on LDL cholesterol metabolism. It is expected that this dose will significantly reduce LDL cholesterol after 12 weeks of supplementation.
This study examined the effects of 2.6 g/d of phytosterol ingestion on LDL cholesterol metabolism. It is expected that this dose will significantly reduce LDL cholesterol after 12 weeks of supplementation.

The study recruited 72 men and women 20-70 years of age with mild hypercholesteremia (>130 mg/dl LDL-C). They were assigned to 1 of 2 groups. Participants ingested the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks, with an interim assessment at 6 weeks. Participants agreed to maintain current diet, medication, and exercise habits and to not donate blood during the trial.
Study Started
Mar 31
2004
Study Completion
Aug 31
2005
Last Update
Mar 13
2014
Estimate

Drug phytosterol

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

mild hypercholesteremia, sign informed consent, not donate blood, maintain diet and exercise habits

Exclusion Criteria:

BMI <18.5 or >34.9, recent blood donation, serious or life-threatening disease
No Results Posted