Clinical trial NCT06119555: Effect of Cinnamon Powder Capsules on Body Composition
Official title: Investigating the Impact of Consuming Cinnamon Powder on the Body Composition Among Obese University Students in Lahore
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Body Composition
Keywords: Obesity
Cinnamon
Body Mass Index
Body Fat Mass
Percent Body Fat
Skeletal Muscle Mass
Waist-to-hip Ratio
Lead sponsor: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2023-11-07
Enrollment: 54
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 28
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Obesity is a global health concern that significantly affects individuals, and its prevalence is still rising at an alarming rate. While various treatments are available, they often come with unwanted side effects. As a result, there is a growing interest in natural remedies including various herbs and spices such as cinnamon that have a favorable impact on overall health and disease conditions.

Detailed description: Obesity is a global health concern that significantly affects individuals, and its prevalence is still rising at an alarming rate. Pakistan is also experiencing an increasing prevalence of obesity, resulting in elevated morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. While various treatments are available, they often come with negative side effects that can reduce a patient's quality of life. Correspondingly, natural remedies have a kindle appeal that can enhance overall health and well-being. In Pakistani culture, natural condiments have been used for their health and therapeutic benefits. Cinnamon, an ancient spice commonly found in various regions, contains active ingredients that offer several health benefits. However, there is limited scientific data regarding the effects of cinnamon on body composition, especially among obese university students in Pakistan. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the potential outcome of orally consuming cinnamon for weight management in obese university students in Pakistan. As a result, the study may provide effective evidence-based strategies for maintaining healthy body weight and exploring the potential use of cinnamon as a natural treatment option.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Obese individuals (≥ 25 kg/m\^2)
* University students of all disciplines
* Participants of 18-28 years
* Both male and female

Exclusion Criteria:

* Morbid obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m\^2)
* Disease conditions (such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism)

Primary outcomes:
measure: Waist-to-hip ratio
timeFrame: 60 days
measure: Body weight
timeFrame: 60 days
measure: Skeletal muscle mass (SMM)
timeFrame: 60 days
measure: Body fat mass
timeFrame: 60 days
measure: Body mass index (BMI)
timeFrame: 60 days
measure: Percent body fat (PBF)
timeFrame: 60 days
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
state: Punjab
Study officials:
References:
citation: Gupta Jain S, Puri S, Misra A, Gulati S, Mani K. Effect of oral cinnamon intervention on metabolic profile and body composition of Asian Indians with metabolic syndrome: a randomized double -blind control trial. Lipids Health Dis. 2017 Jun 12;16(1):113. doi: 10.1186/s12944-017-0504-8.