Overweight and Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Weight loss
Brief summary
This double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial will test the hypothesis that administration of Phaseolus Vulgaris supplementation to women in Lahore, Pakistan, who are overweight will induce the weight loss (Primary outcome) and changes in body composition (Waist circumference) secondary outcome.
Interventions
Weight loss
Placebo
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* BMI ranges from 25-40 * Consistently stable body weight for at least 6 months * Good general health * No ongoing drug treatment for weight reduction * Commitment to avoid any changes in lifestyle throughout the test period * Age between 18-45 years * Women resident of Lahore
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or breast-feeding females * People with Type 2 diabetes * People with any other chronic diseases * Weight reduction treatment during the 6 months prior to the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight | 3 months | change in body weight |
Countries
Pakistan