The effect of a low glycemic load diet, comprised of higher levels of protein and low glycemic index foods, on the severity of acne symptoms

The effect of a low glycemic load diet, comprised of higher levels of protein and low glycemic index foods, on the severity of acne symptoms in young males.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12605000469617

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-23

Start date

2003-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

This pilot study compared the therapeutic potential of a low glycemic load diet, comprised of higher levels of protein and low glycemic index foods, with a control diet (no intervention). The intervention diet consisted on 25% energy from protein, 45% energy from low glycemic index carbohydrates, and 30% energy from fats. Diets were isocalorically matched with baseline and the intervention period was for 12-weeks.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

15 Years to 25 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Facial acne. Participants were required to have acne for longer than 6-months prior to recruitment.

Exclusion criteria

People were excluded if they were taking medications known to effect either acne or glucose metabolism (a wash-out period of 6 months was required for oral retinoids or 2-months required for oral antibiotics or topical antibacterial /retinoid agents).

Outcome results