Grape study for heart and gut health in overweight women
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating California grapes can improve gut health and heart health in overweight or obese women who have been through menopause and may have type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. You would need to eat grapes daily and provide blood and stool samples.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause (no period for at least 2 years)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 35 (overweight or obese)
- You are on a stable treatment for type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome
- You are willing to eat grapes as part of a modified diet and give blood and stool samples
- You have not taken antibiotics or prebiotic supplements in the last 3 months
- You have not had hormone therapy for menopause in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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