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Processed food diet linked to heart risk – small study tests if cutting them helps arteries

NCT ID NCT05628350

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether reducing ultra-processed foods (UPF) can improve blood vessel function in middle-aged adults, a key factor in heart disease. Seventeen participants ate either a diet with no UPF or one with high UPF for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in artery function and looked at gut health as a possible mechanism. This is a small, early-stage trial to gather initial evidence for a larger study.

What this could mean

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Active substance
controlled diet without ultra-processed foods
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to improve vascular health in middle-aged adults.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 17 participants. Results may not apply to the general population, and the diet is highly controlled, making real-world adoption challenging.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

17 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Weight stable for previous 6 months (\<2 kg change) * Sedentary to recreationally active * No plans to gain/lose weight or change physical activity level * Willing to pick up food daily and consume foods provided for an 8-week period * Verbal and written informed consent * Approval by Medical Director * Usual UPF intake +/-15% of US average of 60% total energy * Estrogen or testosterone usage is acceptable, if on stable dose for \>6 months * Lipid-lowering medication usage is acceptable, if on a stable dose for \>6 months Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \>35 kg/m2 * Diabetes or diabetes medication * Antibiotic, prebiotic or prebiotic use in prior 3 months * Total Cholesterol \>6.2 mmol/L; Triglycerides \>4.5 mmol/L * Blood pressure (BP) \> 159/99 mmHg (Stable BP on antihypertensive medications is acceptable) * Diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease * Past or current heart diseases, stroke, respiratory disease, endocrine or metabolic disease, or hematological-oncological disease * Vegetarian or vegan * Pregnant or plans to become pregnant * Food allergies or aversions * 3 or fewer stools per week or regular laxative use * Lipid-lowering medication usage \<6 months

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Conditions

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cardiovascular disorder

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Cardiovascular diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Polytechnic and State University

    Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States

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