Imdea Food
Clinical trials sponsored by Imdea Food, explained in plain language.
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Quinoa cookie trial: a tasty way to fight obesity?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether replacing some ingredients in cookies with quinoa could help healthy adults maintain normal blood fat and sugar levels, potentially lowering the risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Sixty healthy volunteers ate either a regular cookie or a quinoa-base…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IMDEA Food • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Fatty liver may be a hidden clue to heart danger
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether fatty liver disease can help predict heart disease risk, beyond traditional factors. Researchers measured blood markers of blood vessel damage in 63 people aged 50-69 who were already at high risk for heart disease. The goal was to better understand h…
Sponsor: IMDEA Food • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Broccoli's secret messages may reach your bloodstream
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether small molecules called microRNAs from broccoli can be found in the blood and stool of healthy people after eating it. Twenty adults ate broccoli and gave blood and stool samples over 15 days. The goal was to see if these plant molecules might affect g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IMDEA Food • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:06 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating: a simple diet hack for healthier aging?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether eating only during a specific daily window (time-restricted eating) can improve health and slow aging in 176 adults who are overweight or have early fatty liver disease. Participants followed either a regular Mediterranean diet, a lower-calorie Mediterra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IMDEA Food • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 29, 2026 14:20 UTC