Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids-based Bars Effect on Metabolic Syndrome Patients

University of Lahore60 enrolled

Overview

This study aimed to manage dyslipidemia through Polyunsaturated fatty acids based bar among patients with metabolic syndrome.

This study was conducted at Chaudhry Muhammad Akram Teaching \& Research Hospital, Lahore. Total 60 individuals diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, like deranged lipid profile, high blood pressure (ranges mild to moderate), and elevated levels of HbA1c (5.6%-6.4%), aged between 40 to 65 years were part of the study. The participants were randomly selected and divided into two groups. Control group (T 0 ) was given one jelly candy as mid-morning snack. The experimental group (T 1 ) was given PUFA bar one each daily The follow-up for patients has been conducted monthly, all laboratory test (blood pressure, lipid profile, HbA1c and CRP) has been done on 1st and after 8 weeks. The baseline and post-test study data is compared to test the study hypothesis.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Dyslipidemia Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)

Interventions

Jelly CandyDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

participants were advised to take one jelly candy as a mid-morning snack for a duration of 2 months.

PUFA BarDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants were advised to taken one PUFA bar as a mid- morning snack for a duration of 2 months.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Metabolic syndrome patient's age 40 to 65 years with BMI (above 25 kg/m 2 ) was major part of this study. * Patients having Triglyceride levels range from mild to moderate (150 to 499 mg/dL) are included in the study. * Patients having LDL (Low density lipoprotein) range from mild (130-159 mg/dL) to moderate (160-189 mg/dL) are included in the study. * Patients having HDL (High-density lipoprotein) range from mild to moderate (60 mg/dL or higher) have been included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Lactating and pregnant women will not be included. * Patients who are using any kind of medicine. * Any person allergic to nuts. * Adults suffering from critical health conditions, including cancer.

Locations (1)

University of Lahore

Lahore, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Body Mass Index

BMI is defined as body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m²). BMI cut-off points are used to assess weight status, categorizing individuals as underweight, normal, overweight or obese. Obesity is further classified into grades 1, 2 and 3.

Time frame: 60 days

Lipid Profile

Total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglycerides levels were measured.

Time frame: 60 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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