The Mediterranean Diet and Lactation Study: A Diet Study in Lactating Women

NCT ID: NCT01459991

Last Updated: 2011-10-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

138 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-10-31

Study Completion Date

2011-10-31

Brief Summary

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Purpose: During lactation, several physiological modifications occur including cellular differentiation and proliferation, as well as elevation in inflammation. The role of the Mediterranean (MED) diet rich in walnuts has been shown to favorably modify fatty acid profiles and to reduce inflammation. The study goal is to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of the MED diet rich in walnuts during lactation, a time of increased inflammatory response.

Procedures: A randomized, controlled dietary intervention trial among lactating women comparing the effects of a Mediterranean-style diet with walnuts to the USDA's MyPyramid Diet for Moms was commenced to determine the effects of the diet on fatty acid profiles and biomarkers of inflammation in breast milk and material serum/plasma. Secondary outcomes of interest include effects of maternal diet assignment on maternal body weight and body composition as well as infants' growth and health during the study trial period.

Population: The study population includes healthy women between the ages of 18-40 years who are within 6 months post-partum and plan to breastfeed a minimum of 3 times per day for 6 months following study entry. There have been a total of 138 participants enrolled in the study. All 138 participants are women; 34 identified themselves as Hispanic, and 104 said they were not Hispanic.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Breast Feeding

Keywords

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walnut mediterranean

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Mediterranean

Participants in this arm will follow a Mediterranean style diet, rich in olive oil and fruits and vegetables, and also consume 1 ounce of walnuts daily.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Walnut

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will consume 1 ounce walnuts daily and follow a Mediterranean style diet.

MyPyramid

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

MyPyramid

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will follow a USDA MyPyramid style diet for lactating moms.

Interventions

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Walnut

Participants will consume 1 ounce walnuts daily and follow a Mediterranean style diet.

Intervention Type OTHER

MyPyramid

Participants will follow a USDA MyPyramid style diet for lactating moms.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* plan to breastfeed 3 times daily for 6 months
* no nut allergies
* no history of cancer, renal disease, liver disease, or diabetes
* no smoking
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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California Walnut Commission

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Arizona

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Nutrition Research Clinic

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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Walnut Study

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id