NCT02143349

The Effect of Coleus Forskohlii Extract on the Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome

Investigation of Appetite Suppressant Properties Associated With Coleus Forskohlii in Overweight and Obese Individuals

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Olive Lifesciences Pvt Ltd · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Coleus forskohlii extract contains the bioactive compound, forskolin. Preliminary studies have shown that forskolin can increase fat metabolism thus reduce fat accumulation in both animals and humans. It has been suggested that forskolin may also suppress appetite thus reduce energy intake and results in weight loss. This study will evaluate the appetite suppressant properties of Coleus forskohlii extract. In addition the effect on central obesity and risk factors of metabolic syndrome will also be investigated.

Conditions

• Metabolic Syndrome
• Obesity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Coleus forskohlii extract	Ingestion of 250 mg Coleus forskohlii extract capsule twice a day for 12 weeks
OTHER	Placebo	Ingestion of 250 mg placebo capsule twice a day for 12 weeks

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-04-01
• Primary completion: 2015-05-01
• Completion: 2015-05-01
• First posted: 2014-05-21
• Last updated: 2014-05-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Australia