๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-29

The Effects of Healthy Diets With Plant Oils on Heart and Metabolic Health (NCT06216678)

The Effects of Healthy Diets With Plant Oils on Heart and Metabolic Health: A Randomized, Crossover, Controlled-feeding Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Penn State University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will examine the effect of a healthy diet containing cottonseed oil compared to healthy diets containing other commonly consumed plant oils on biomarkers of heart and metabolic health after 4 weeks.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The Pennylvania State University โ€” University Park, Pennsylvania

Age range: 25 Years to 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Healthy Dietary Pattern with Cottonseed Oil (OTHER)
  • Healthy Dietary Pattern with Fatty Acid-Matched Plant Oils (OTHER)
  • Healthy Dietary Pattern with PUFA:SFA Ratio-Matched Plant Oil (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The Pennylvania State University โ€” University Park, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (814) 865-7206

Email: kup63@psu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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