Blocking carbohydrate absorption and weight loss: a clinical trial using the phase 2® brand proprietary fractionated white bean extract

ISRCTN ISRCTN87421612
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN87421612
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
29/11/2004
Registration date
08/12/2004
Last edited
08/09/2011
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English Summary

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Jay Udani
Scientific

18250 Roscoe Blvd. Suite 240
Northridge
91325
United States of America

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeNot Specified
Scientific title
Study hypothesisNot provided at time of registration
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
ConditionOverweight
InterventionAfter this screening period, participants were randomly allocated to receive either the Phase 2® brand proprietary fractionated white bean extract or identical placebo in a double-blind manner. Assessors and participants were blinded to group assignment.

Two people dropped out after having been randomised. One withdrew from the study before receiving any product and another withdrew after receiving product but without ingesting it or following other protocol requirements. These persons are not included in the data analysis.

Phase 2® was administered in the form of a 500 mg capsule. A capsule of identical appearance, texture, taste, and smell was used as the placebo. Participants were advised to take two capsules (1000 mg) at the beginning of breakfast and lunch each day. No other drugs, herbs, or non-prescription products for obesity were allowed during the study.

An intensive dietary intervention including personalised diet instructions and prepared food was provided. Participants in both groups were supplied with supplemental foods which met the diet parameters to facilitate compliance and to avoid having diet restrictions produce a financial burden for participants. Breakfast and lunch were provided on a daily basis and dinners were prepared along dietary guidelines by participants. They were instructed to maintain a caloric intake of 1800 calories. Additionally, they also received a personalised exercise regimen which instructed them to exercise at least one half hour, four times a week. Finally, subjects received weekly group behavioral therapy sessions in order to problem-solve personal eating issues.
Intervention typeDrug
Pharmaceutical study type(s)
PhaseNot Specified
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Phase 2® brand proprietary fractionated white bean extract
Primary outcome measureNot provided at time of registration
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date01/04/2000
Overall study end date31/05/2002

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participantsNot provided at time of registration
Participant inclusion criteria1. Aged over 18 and under 40 at screening
2. Body Mass Index (BMI) more than or equal to 23kg/m^2 and less than 31 kg/m^2 at screening
3. Agreement to maintain diet, exercise and behavioral modification guidelines while participating in the study
4. Agreement to periodic follow-up
5. Females agreement to use appropriate birth control methods during the active study
Participant exclusion criteria1. Use of any drugs, herbs or other non-prescription preparations for obesity within four weeks of screening including, but not limited to, Sibutramine, Orlistat, Phen-Fen, Metabolife, diuretics etc
2. Abnormal electrocardiogram (EKG), Complete Blood Count (CBC), metabolic panel, or physical examination
3. An active eating disorder
4. Severe hepatic or renal disease
5. History of seizure, alcohol abuse, chronic malabsorption, diverticulosis or diverticulitis
6. Diagnosis of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, arrhythmia, or uncontrolled hypertension
7. Pregnancy or lactation
8. Inability to understand or follow the study protocol
9. Diagnosis of significant psychiatric disease or depression
10. Known sensitivities to the product
Recruitment start date01/04/2000
Recruitment end date31/05/2002

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United States of America

Study participating centre

18250 Roscoe Blvd. Suite 240
Northridge
91325
United States of America

Sponsor information

Pharmachem Laboratories
Not defined

265 Harrison Ave.
Kearny
07032
United States of America

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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Research Grant from Pharmachem Laboratories

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan