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A Multidisciplinary Investigation of Cardiovascular Benefits of Wild Rice

Researchers at the University of Manitoba are doing a study to see if eating wild rice can benefit your heart health. They will ask 24 healthy adult men and women, aged 20-40, to eat about 30 grams of wild rice every day for 28 days. This wild rice will be mixed into tasty foods like salads, cookies, or casseroles. Before starting and after the 28 days, the team will check different health markers to see if there are any changes related to heart health. This is a small first study to help them plan for bigger studies in the future.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

University of Manitoba

Enrolment target

Start

05 Nov 2024

Estimated completion

30 Jan 2028

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What is this study about?

Heart and blood vessel problems, like high blood pressure and strokes, are serious health concerns around the world. We know that things like what we eat and how active we are play a big part in these conditions. Because of this, health experts often suggest eating well and staying active to keep your heart healthy.

Scientists are also learning that some foods, beyond just giving us energy, have special health benefits. These are sometimes called "functional foods." Researchers at the University of Manitoba are experts in this area. While they've learned a lot, the specific health benefits of wild rice haven't been fully explored in studies with people.

This small study is an important first step to understand if eating wild rice could help your heart. It will involve a small number of healthy adults over a short time to see if there are any promising effects. The results will help the researchers decide if they should do a larger study in the future. The goal is to see if wild rice could eventually be a simple way to support heart health for many people.

Key takeaways

This study investigates if wild rice can improve heart health.
It involves 24 healthy adults, aged 20-40, from Canada.
Participants will eat 30g of wild rice daily for 28 days.
Heart health indicators will be checked at the start and end.
This is a small pilot study to inform larger future research.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, we are looking for healthy men and women between the ages of 20 and 40 years old. It's important that you are generally well and don't have any major health conditions.

We would not be able to include you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, you cannot take part if you smoke, if your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or higher (which means you're considered obese), or if you are currently taking any medicines for heart conditions, diabetes, or cancer.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you between 20 and 40 years old?
Are you generally healthy?
Are you NOT pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do you NOT smoke?
Is your BMI less than 30 (not considered obese)?
Are you NOT currently taking medication for heart conditions, diabetes, or cancer?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part, you'll be asked to eat a specially prepared food (like a salad, cookie, or casserole) that contains about 30 grams of wild rice every day for 28 days. These foods will be provided to you. You'll need to visit the study site at the beginning of the 28 days and again at the end. During these visits, the researchers will take some measurements related to your blood vessels and collect urine and blood samples. The total duration of your active involvement in the study will be 28 days of eating the food, plus the initial and final assessment visits.

Potential risks and benefits

Participating in research studies like this can sometimes offer potential benefits, such as gaining a better understanding of your own health from the assessments. While eating wild rice is generally considered safe, there's always a small chance of unforeseen risks, but these will be discussed in detail before you agree to take part. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

St. Boniface Hospital Research Center Asper clinical
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Winnipeg, Canada· Recruiting

Common questions

What is wild rice?

Wild rice is a type of grass seed often eaten as a grain. It's known for being nutritious.

How much wild rice will I eat?

You'll eat about 30 grams of wild rice each day, mixed into a fruit/vegetable salad, a cookie, or a casserole.

How long will the study last?

The study involves eating wild rice for 28 days, plus initial and final appointments.

What will happen during the study visits?

Researchers will take some measurements related to your blood vessels and collect urine and blood samples.

Is this study safe?

Eating wild rice is generally safe. All study procedures will be explained, and any potential risks will be discussed with you before you agree to participate.

How to find out more

Mohammed H Moghadasian, PhD

mmoghadasian@sbrc.ca 204-235-3934 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.