Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
To test the effects of a modified Atkins high fat diet on endothelial function, insulin resistance and energy balance.
Detailed description
To test the effects of a modified Atkins high fat diet on endothelial function, insulin resistance and energy balance.
Interventions
Sponsors
Robert C. Atkins Foundation
Vanderbilt University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
21 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* BMI 30-39.9 * Female * Age 21-40
Exclusion criteria
* Smoker * Comorbid Disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| endothelial function | 4 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| energy balance and body composition | 4 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed