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Pulses: Optimizing Pulse Consumption for Cardiometabolic Health

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 75 YearsAllUniversity of Arizona
NCT06861153 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of consuming two different doses of pulses (1.5 cups/week or 3 cups/week) in individuals with baseline intake below 1.5 cups/week, compared to a control group receiving standard nutrition education based on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) My Plate guidelines. The main question the Pulses study aims to answer is: • What is the effect of increasing pulse consumption (in a dose-response manner) on specific cardiometabolic risk factors, including LDL-C, CRP, HBA1C, and blood pressure compared to standard nutrition education? For secondary outcomes, this study aims to answer the following: • Does increased pulse consumption improve the following: overall serum lipid profile (Total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, Triglycerides (TG), diet quality (measured by the Healthy Eating Index), and participants self-reported s

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years old (with no upper age limit) * Currently consuming less than 1.5 cup-equivalents of pulses per week * Willing and able to participate in a 12-week dietary intervention focused on increased pulse consumption * Able to communicate in English and provide written informed consent * Assessed as suitable to participate in a nutrition intervention by the study dietitian or primary healthcare provider Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals already consuming \>150 minutes/week of pulse-based dietary programming or otherwise regularly meeting high pulse intake benchmarks at baseline * Patients with food allergies or intolerances that preclude the consumption of pulses * Individuals who have not received clearance from their healthcare provider to make significant dietary modifications * Participants anticipating major changes in dietary habits due to elective surgery, planned relocation, or other lifestyle alterations during the study period (12 weeks)
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What it tests

  • Pulses 1.5 cups Group
  • Pulses 3 cups Group
  • My Plate Group (Control)
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Where

2 sites
Tucson Village Farm
Tucson, United States
University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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