The purpose of this research study is to see the effect of taking Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) on the progression of coronary plaque, a condition called atherosclerosis, in people diagnosed with Diabetes.
This clinical trial is to determine on progression rates of low attenuation plaque under influence of Aged Garlic Extract as compared to placebo over the 1year period in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.The study also examines the effect of Aged Garlic Extract on endothelial function and arterial stiffness which was measured by cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) over the 3months period.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
88
2400mg of Aged Garlic Extract (AGE)
Placebo
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California, United States
Progression rates of low attenuation plaque under influence of Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) as compared to placebo.
Progression rates of low attenuation plaque under influence of Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) as compared to placebo.
Time frame: 12 months
Rate of change in inflammatory biomarkers (CRP,IL-6)
Rate of change in inflammatory biomarkers
Time frame: 12 months
Rate of change in endothelial function
Endothelial Function and arterial stiffness measured by cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI)
Time frame: 3 months and 12 months
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