Weight Loss, Insulin Resistance, Adipokines
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a hypocaloric diet on biomarkers associated with insulin resistance, metabolic profile and body composition in women with Metabolic Syndrome.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* BMI of 30-34.9 kg/m2, diagnostic of metabolic syndrome based on National Cholesterol Education Panel ATPIII (2002)
Exclusion criteria
* Diabetes mellitus, non-treated thyroid disease, treatment with lipid-lowering drugs and glucocorticoids or weight loss treatment within the previous 3 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Change from baseline at 3rd month | Change from baseline weight (Kg) at 3rd month. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin resistance markers | Change from baseline at 3rd month | Change from baseline fasting glucose and insulin, homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance and quantitative insulin sensitivity check index at 3rd month, samples were stored at -20 degrees. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adipokines | Change from baseline at 3rd month | The change from baseline leptin and adiponectin at 3rd month, samples were stored at -20 degrees |
Countries
Brazil