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Study NCT ID: NCT00823381
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2013-12-10
First Post: 2009-01-13

Brief Title: Effect of Resvida a Comparison With Calorie Restriction Regimen
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Organization: Washington University School of Medicine

Study Overview

Official Title: Effect of Resvidatm Dietary Supplementation on Muscle Gene Expression A Comparison With Calorie Restriction Regimen
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2013-12
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: Resvida
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the antioxidant resveratrol to a diet intervention Calorie Restriction to determine how each of them affects the following gene expression profile cholesterol lipids how well the hormone insulin works to control your blood sugar and other blood and tissue markers of metabolic and cardiovascular health

Resveratrol is found in grape skin wine peanuts and mulberries and is thought to have health benefits such as improving fat metabolism insulin action and possibly extending lifespan Resvida is the name for the dietary supplement containing the natural antioxidant resveratrol Resvida will be supplied by DSM Nutritional Products Ltd

Resvida is considered a dietary supplement and therefore it is not an approved drug by the Food and Drug Administration FDA It is regulated like a food The US Food and Drug Administration does not strictly regulate herbs and dietary supplements The makers of Resvida make no claim that this supplement is meant to treat any ailment

Calorie restriction CR is a low calorie diet about 30 fewer calories than the American Dietetic Association ADA recommends Calorie restriction has also been linked to health benefits enhanced cardiovascular and metabolic health and an extended lifespan

This study is designed to compare the health benefits of both resveratrol and CR and to determine if resveratrol mimics some of the health benefits shown with CR
Detailed Description: None

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None