Can a pretzel help menopausal women stay healthy? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT02199054

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether pretzels made with safflower oil and soy can help postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome maintain a healthy weight. Twenty women will eat three different types of pretzels over 14 weeks, and researchers will measure how their bodies process the snacks. The goal is to learn more about how these ingredients affect blood fats, glucose, and natural soy chemicals called isoflavones.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: safflower oil and soy in pretzels
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward healthier snack options that help manage weight and reduce disease risk in menopausal women.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. The snacks are not a treatment for metabolic syndrome.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

METABOLIC SYNDROME OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Clinical Research Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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