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New treatment option for Platelet Aggregation, Spontaneous
Official title The Effects of Dietary Erythritol on Platelet Reactivity and Vascular Inflammation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05967741
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose is to conduct a dietary intervention study in which human participants will consume beverages sweetened with erythritol or aspartame, each for 2 weeks, in a randomized crossover design
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2
You likely can't join if
- History of blood clot, transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, angina, heart attack, or peripheral vascular disease, or current cancer diagnosis.
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Current, prior (within 12 months), or anticipated use of medications for treatment of hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure or diabetes, or any...
- Unwilling to forego the use of anti-inflammatory medication during study.
- Unwilling to forego the use of marijuana during the study.
- Use of tobacco.
See the full eligibility criteria
- BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2
- History of blood clot, transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, angina, heart attack, or peripheral vascular disease, or current cancer diagnosis.
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Current, prior (within 12 months), or anticipated use of medications for treatment of hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure or diabetes, or any medication that in the opinion of the investigators will confound results.
- Unwilling to forego the use of anti-inflammatory medication during study.
- Unwilling to forego the use of marijuana during the study.
- Use of tobacco.
- Strenuous exerciser (\>4 hours/week at a level more vigorous than walking).
- Surgery or medication for weight loss.
- Diet exclusions: Food allergies or dietary restrictions that may undermine compliance to dietary protocol, routine ingestion of more than 2 sugar-sweetened beverages or 2 alcoholic beverage/day. Unwillingness to consume...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Davis, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Davis, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.