Clinical trial

Effect of Tocopherol and Ascorbic Acid on Neuroinflammation Markers Associated With Neuropeptide Expression in the AgRP/NPY and POMC Pathways in Mexican Population With Obesity

Opening soon · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT07782411

Opening soonNot applicableInterventional

What this study is about

This clinical trial will determine whether taking ascorbic acid (vitamin C), α-tocopherol (vitamin E), or both together can lower markers of brain inflammation and change the expression of neuropeptides in Mexican adults with obesity. Main Questions The study aims to answer: 1. Does vitamin C, vitamin E, or both reduce neuroinflammation? 2. Do these supplements change the expression of neuropeptides linked to obesity? Comparison Groups Researchers will compare the effects of vitamin C alone, vitamin E alone, and the combination of both to see if they improve brain health in people with obesity. What Participants Will Do Participants will: 1. Take vitamin C, vitamin E, or both daily, depending on their assigned group 2. Attend clinic visits once every 2 weeks for and tests for checkups and tests for record and report supplement intake so that researchers can monitor and evaluate treatment adherence 3. Provide samples and health information to measure inflammation and neuropeptides , at the beginning of the intervention and at 12 weeks, when the intervention ends.

A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.

Basic eligibility

Age40 Years to 59 Years
SexAll
Healthy volunteersAccepted
ConditionObesity (BMI>30), Neuroinflammation

Full registry criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 40 to 59 years, Mexican men and women. 2. Obese group: Body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m²; body fat percentage \> 25% in men and \> 35% in women; waist circumference \> 90 cm in men and \> 80 cm in women. 3. Non-obese group: BMI \< 24.9 kg/m²; body fat percentage \< 25% in men and \< 35% in women; waist circumference \< 90 cm in men and \< 80 cm in women. 4. Willingness to sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with renal diseases, hepatic diseases, or those under pharmacological treatment for any condition associated with acute inflammation. 2. Individuals currently undergoing treatment for obesity (pharmacological, nutritional, or physical activity programs). 3. Individuals taking dietary supplements or multivitamins.

Treatments and study arms

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

Dietary Supplement

Participants will receive 1000 mg of ascorbic acid orally once daily for 12 weeks. The intervention is administered in tablet form and aims to evaluate the therapeutic effect of ascorbic acid supplementation in the Biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuropeptide expression

tocopherol alpha

Dietary Supplement

Participants will receive 800 mg of tocopherol orally once daily for 12 weeks. The intervention is administered in tablet form and aims to evaluate the therapeutic effect of tocopherol supplementation in the Biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuropeptide expression

Ascorbic acid + tocopherol alpha

Combination Product

Participants will receive 1000mg of ascorbic acid + 800 mg of tocopherol orally once daily for 12 weeks. The intervention is administered in tablet form and aims to evaluate the therapeutic effect ofsupplementation in the Biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuropeptide expression

Primary outcomes

decrese expression of neuroinflammation biomarkersBaseline and 12 weeks after intervention

Variation in the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-8) and glial activation proteins (GFAP, S100B) will be assessed as indicators of neuroinflammatory processes.

Study locations

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University Medical Center, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos🇲🇽 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Medical Center Coordinator, M.D.Contact
Study contactContact
Ollin C Martínez Ramírez, Ph.D.Principal Investigator