Diet and Cardiometabolism in Rosario
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorUniversidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano
About this trial
The DiCaMeR study is an observational, cross-sectional study aimed at evaluating the relationship between dietary patterns and cardiometabolic health in adults. The study includes adults following vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets residing in Rosario, Argentina. Participants undergo comprehensive assessments including dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, body composition, blood pressure, grip strenght, and laboratory biomarkers related to cardiovascular and metabolic health. The main objective is to compare diet characteristics and cardiometabolic risk profiles across different dietary patterns, providing insights into the potential health benefits and risks associated with each dietary pattern.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
Residence in the city of Rosario or surrounding areas.
Without major diseases.
BMI >18.5 and <30.
Disqualifiers
Acute or chronic diseases (cancer, infections, heart disease, or others), gastrointestinal disorders affecting diet, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney or liver disease, or any other condition that could affect study outcomes.
Food allergies or intolerances that substantially affect the individual's usual diet.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
High-performance athletes (>15 hours per week of high-intensity physical activity).
Trial population
Adults aged 18-65 years from Rosario, Argentina, following a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous diet for ≥1 year. Generally healthy, BMI 18.5-30. Excludes pregnant or breastfeeding women, high-performance athletes, individuals with major diseases, problematic alcohol or drug use, recent blood transfusions, or those unable to complete study procedures.
Trial design
Design model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Vegan diet
BehavioralIndividuals reporting consumption of meat (including red meat, poultry, or fish), dairy products, and eggs less than once per month.
Vegetarian diet
BehavioralIndividuals reporting consumption of meat (including red meat, poultry, or fish) less than once per month, with regular consumption of dairy products and/or eggs.
Omnivorous diet
BehavioralIndividuals reporting regular consumption of meat (including red meat, poultry, or fish), dairy products, and/or eggs.
Treatment groups
105 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: Vegan1 intervention
Group B: Vegetarian1 intervention
Group C: Omnivorous1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Diet Composition
Descriptive and comparative analysis of vegan, vegetarian and omnivorous diets. Dietary intake estimation through validated questionnaires and tools to estimate nutrient composition.
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/20272
Total Cholesterol
Serum total cholesterol concentration (mg/dl)
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/20273
LDL-Cholesterol
Serum LDL cholesterol concentration calculated by Friedewald equation (mg/dl)
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/20274
HDL-Cholesterol
Serum HDL-cholesterol concentration (mg/dl)
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/2027Secondary outcomes
1
Supplement use
Type, dosing and if it was prescribed by a a health professional.
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/20272
Satisfaction with the current diet
D-Sat 28 Questionnaire
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/20273
Physical activity levels and global quality of life
IPAQ and EQ5D-3L Questionnaires
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/20274
Reasons for adopting dietary patterns
Ethics / animal rights, Environment, Health, Taste, Religion/Spirituality, Custom, Other (specify)
Time frame
12/2025 - 12/2027Sponsors and contacts
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Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano
Lead sponsor
Universidad Nacional de Rosario
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov