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β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate-enriched Nutritional Supplements for Obesity Adults

β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate-enriched Nutritional Supplements for Obesity Adults During Weight Loss: a Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04953936
Enrollment
72
Registered
2021-07-08
Start date
2021-09-20
Completion date
2021-12-31
Last updated
2021-09-14

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Conditions

Obesity

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of HMB-enriched nutritional supplements for improving muscle mass and muscle function in Chinese adults with obesity during the weight loss process using calorie restriction.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTHMB-enriched Nutritional Supplements

The participants will receive oral HMB-enriched nutritional supplements (65 g, once daily), which include soybean isolate protein, flaxseed oil powder, yam powder, whey protein, oligomeric isomaltose powder, cocoa powder, medium-chain fatty acid powder, calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, sunflower seed oil powder, L-glutamine, wheat germ powder, membrane isolated casein, wheat oligopeptide, konjac flour, vitamin E, vitamin D, stevioside, edible flavors.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo

Placebo (maltodextrin 65 g once daily) with the same package as the intervention.

BEHAVIORALCaloric Restrition Diet

Caloric restriction diet with individualized nutritional guidance from professional dietitians by video regarding caloric restriction strategies

Sponsors

West China Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Men and women aged 30-50 years 2. Currently having obesity defined by body mass index (BMI) ≥ 28 kg/m2 (based on measured body weight and height at booking, using validated scales) 3. Having an intention to lost weight via caloric restriction 4. Apparently healthy and able to walk independently 5. Able to eat independently to meet their energy needs 6. Without significant body weight change in the last 6 month (less than 5% change in body weight) 7. Having sedentary habit defined by Sedentary Behavior Research Network 8. Able to collaborate with the research staff.

Exclusion criteria

1. Having a history of intolerance to enteral nutrition, food (e.g., lactose intolerance), or being allergic to the components of our HMB-enriched nutritional supplements (e.g., soy or corn); 2. Having any implants (e.g., pacemakers); 3. Current use of other nutritional supplements or drugs that may have an impact on the effectiveness of the intervention (e.g., glucocorticoids, antineoplastic drugs, antituberculosis drugs, sedatives, antipsychotics, muscle relaxants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antibiotics) within 3 months prior to enrollment; 4. Secondary obesity caused by diseases (e.g., hypothalamic diseases and hypercortisolism) or drugs (e.g. glucocorticoids, insulin, tricyclic antidepressants); 5. Clinically visible edema; 6. Trauma, surgery, hospitalization, fall, or fracture within 6 months prior to enrollment; 7. Pregnancy, having pregnancy plans, or lactation; 8. Individuals who are participating in other clinical trials; any acute illness (e.g., acute infection, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, myocarditis, appendicitis, etc.); 9. Swallowing disorders; abnormal thyroid function (including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism); 10. Having a history of diabetes, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, uncontrolled hypertension, kidney diseases, digestive system diseases, renal insufficiency, mental illness, neurological diseases, hematologic diseases, liver diseases (except for fatty liver), chronic infection (e.g., tuberculosis), immune system diseases, joint disorders, any type of tumor; 11. Alcohol consumption over two standard alcoholic beverages (20 g of alcohol/day); 12. Difficulty to comply with the study protocol; 13. Other conditions that indicate the individuals are inappropriate for participation in this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The mean change in whole-body skeletal muscle mass (SMM)12 weeksThe whole-body skeletal muscle mass (SMM)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The mean change in trunk skeletal muscle mass (TSMM)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in total body fat mass (BFM)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in total appendicular body fat mass (ABFM)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in trunk body fat mass (TBFM)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in basal metabolic rate (BMR)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in phase angle (PA)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in body weight (BW)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in handgrip strength (HGS)6 and 12 weeksA trained nurse will measure HGS using a digital handheld dynamometer (EH101; Xiangshan Inc, Guangdong, China) to the nearest 0.1 kg .
The mean change in waist circumference6 and 12 weeksA trained nurse will measure waist circumference using a tape at the level midway between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest with the participant breathing out gently.
The mean change in appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASMM)12 weeksThese data will be measured using InBody 770 (Biospace Co., Seoul, Korea).
The mean change in physical activityFrom the beginning to weeks 3, 6, 9, and 12.It will be measured using self-reported International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF).The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) comprises a set of 4 questionnaires. Long (5 activity domains asked independently) and short (4 generic items) versions for use by either telephone or self-administered methods are available. The purpose of the questionnaires is to provide common instruments that can be used to obtain internationally comparable data on health related physical activity.
The mean change in the score of the sit-to-stand test6 and 12 weeksA trained nurse will perform the 30-second sit-to-stand test ,which is a classic test for measuring the performance of lower extremity muscles.
The mean change in energy intakeFrom the beginning to weeks 3, 6, 9, and 12It will be measured for all participants using the self-reported Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)
The mean change in lipid profiles12 weeksIt will be tested using standard method.
The mean change in fasting glucose12 weeksIt will be tested using standard method.
The mean change in fasting insulin12 weeksIt will be tested using standard method.
The mean change in HOMA-IR12 weeksIt will be tested using standard method.
The mean change in albumin12 weeksIt will be tested using standard method.
The mean change in hip circumference6 and 12 weeksHip circumference was measured as the maximum circumference over the buttocks

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactYuxaing Liang
yx45liang@sina.com0086-13982250862

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 1, 2026