Vegan Diet, Amla Fruits and Uric Acid

Last updated: October 1, 2024
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetes Prevention

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Gout (Hyperuricemia)

Treatment

My Plate - Low Purine

Amla fruits

Healthy vegan diet

Clinical Study ID

NCT04801745
Interventional
  • Ages > 19
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is an intervention study aiming to test the effectiveness of a vegan diet, My Plate with low purine choices, and amla fruits on uric acid and other cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with high serum uric acid levels.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Men with serum uric acid > 7mg/dL

  • Women with serum uric acid > 6mg/dL

  • Willing to make diet changes according to dietary interventions

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age <19

  • With cancer diagnosis

  • With diseases that require special dietary needs

  • On urate-lowering medication within 3 months

Study Design

Total Participants: 102
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: My Plate - Low Purine
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 20, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
January 30, 2024

Study Description

Ninety-two participants with hyperuricemia will be randomly assigned to one of these 4 diet interventions: (1) vegan, (2) vegan with amla fruits, (3) my plate-low purine, (4) my plate-low purine with amla fruits. During the 3 months intervention phase, participants will attend group lessons and individual nutrition counseling sessions to assist adherence to the diet. At baseline, end of 3 months, and 1 year, participants will be measured on uric acid and other cardiometabolic risk factors, and some nutritional markers. Amla fruits powder, and some foods encouraged in each dietary arm will be provided to enhance adherence during the 3 months intervention phase.

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Nutritional Science, Fu-Jen Catholic University

    New Taipei City, 24205
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

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