Plant sterol diet may help lower cholesterol in obesity

NCT ID NCT07696559

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether adding β-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol, to the diet can improve cholesterol levels in adults with grade II obesity and high cholesterol. Participants follow a controlled diet, with one group receiving β-sitosterol-enriched foods. The study measures changes in body mass index and blood lipid profile over the intervention period.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: β-sitosterol (a plant sterol)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help manage high cholesterol in people with obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be modest, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperlipidemia obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERLIPIDEMIA OBESE INDIVIDUALS

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Locations

The University of Lahore

Lahore, Pakistan

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