Effect of Cinnamon Powder Capsules on Body Composition

• Sponsor: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan (Other)
• Overall Status: Recruiting
• CT.gov ID: NCT06119555
• Collaborator: (none)
• Enrollment: 54
• Location: 1
• Arms: 2
• Anticipated Duration (Months): 7
• Patients Per Site Per Month: 7.7

Study Details

Study Description

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.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Body Composition	Dietary Supplement: Cinnamon Capsules	N/A

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.

Study Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Anticipated Enrollment: 54 participants
• Allocation: Randomized
• Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single (Participant)
• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Official Title: Investigating the Impact of Consuming Cinnamon Powder on the Body Composition Among Obese University Students in Lahore
• Anticipated Study Start Date: Nov 1, 2023
• Anticipated Primary Completion Date: Jun 1, 2024
• Anticipated Study Completion Date: Jun 1, 2024

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Cinnamon Group In the cinnamon group, participants will consume two cinnamon capsules (each 1.5 grams, totaling 3 grams) daily with breakfast and dinner for 2 months.	Dietary Supplement: Cinnamon Capsules; The intervention consists of two cinnamon capsules (each 1.5 grams, totaling 3 grams) a day with meals.; Other Names: Cinnamomum Dalchini Darchini
No Intervention: Control Group The control group will not receive intervention.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

1. Waist-to-hip ratio [60 days]

   The waist-to-hip ratio will be assessment before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.

2. Body weight [60 days]

   Body weight (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.

3. Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) [60 days]

   Skeletal muscle mass (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.

4. Body fat mass [60 days]

   Body fat mass (Kg) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.

5. Body mass index (BMI) [60 days]

   Body mass index (Kg/m^2) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.

6. Percent body fat (PBF) [60 days]

   Percent body fat (%) will be assessed before and after intervention with cinnamon powder capsules for 60 days.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 28 Years
• Sexes Eligible for Study: All
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Inclusion Criteria:

• Obese individuals (≥ 25 kg/m2)

• University students of all disciplines

• Participants of 18-28 years

• Both male and female

Exclusion Criteria:

• Morbid obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2)

• Disease conditions (such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism)

Contacts and Locations

Locations

	Site	City	State	Country	Postal Code
1	University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan	Lahore	Punjab	Pakistan	54000

Sponsors and Collaborators

• University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Additional Information:

• Oral cinnamon intervention improves metabolic profile and body composition of individuals with metabolic syndrome

Publications

None provided.

• Responsible Party: Muhammad Shahbaz, Associate Professor, Department of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06119555
• Other Study ID Numbers: Cinnamon Bark Powder Capsules
• First Posted: Nov 7, 2023
• Last Update Posted: Nov 7, 2023
• Last Verified: Nov 1, 2023

• Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: No
• Plan to Share IPD: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
• Keywords provided by Muhammad Shahbaz, Associate Professor, Department of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan: Obesity; Cinnamon; Body Mass Index; Body Fat Mass; Percent Body Fat; Skeletal Muscle Mass; Waist-to-hip Ratio

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Nov 7, 2023