Effects of Gum Arabic on Metabolic Syndrome Parameters in Postmenopausal Women

Plain-language summary

This study examines the effects of Gum Arabic on metabolic syndrome markers in postmenopausal women. Women who have gone through menopause and have metabolic syndrome according to defined criteria could take part. It was carried out as a Phase 2 study and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Phase 2

Status

Completed

Sponsor

University of Khartoum

Intervention

Gum Arabic

Start date

12/4/2019

Estimated completion

12/20/2022

Countries

Sudan

Related genes

Locations

• Khartoum, Sudan

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion criteria Females Menopause Metabolic syndrome based on Adult panel II criteria Signed/verbal consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria

  1. Patients with mental or physical disability
  2. Use of corticosteroids or any other drug that affects body weight
  3. History of Gum Arabic (GA) allergy
  4. Chronicrenal or liver disease
  5. Chronocinflammatory diseases
  6. History of CVA or MI Participants will be asked to maintain their habitually daily diet and level of activity during the period of the study and to continue any previously prescribed medication.