Butter vs. avocado? study pits corn oil against avocado oil for heart health

NCT ID NCT07514663

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Midwest Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares how corn oil and avocado oil affect cholesterol levels in people with mildly to moderately high non-HDL cholesterol. Over 54 participants will follow a controlled diet for 21 days with each oil, separated by a 21-day break. The goal is to see which oil improves cholesterol profiles more.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: corn oil and avocado oil
What this could lead to: If one oil proves better, it could point to a simple dietary change to help manage cholesterol.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term feeding study (54 people, 21 days per oil). Results may not apply to real-world diets or long-term health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypercholesterolemia hyperlipidemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Biofortis Clinical Research
RECRUITING

Addison, Illinois, 60101, United States

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