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Pulses: Optimizing Pulse Consumption for Cardiometabolic Health

University of Arizona · with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) · NCT06861153

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–75 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
180
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
July 1, 2025
Record last updated
August 19, 2025

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What the study is about

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of consuming two different doses of pulses (1.5 cups/week or 3 cups/week) in individuals with baseline intake below 1.5 cups/week, compared to a control group receiving standard nutrition education based on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) My Plate guidelines.

The main question the Pulses study aims to answer is:

  • What is the effect of increasing pulse consumption (in a dose-response manner) on specific cardiometabolic risk factors, including LDL-C, CRP, HBA1C, and blood pressure compared to standard nutrition education?

For secondary outcomes, this study aims to answer the following:

  • Does increased pulse consumption improve the following: overall serum lipid profile (Total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, Triglycerides (TG), diet quality (measured by the Healthy Eating Index), and participants self-reported satisfaction with life (SWLS) and Satisfaction with Food-related Life (SWFoL).

All participants will attend biweekly classes and food demonstrations. The pulses groups will learn to prepare various pulse-based recipes, while the control group will receive guidance on preparing healthy meals following the USDA MyPlate recommendations.

Being studied: Pulses 1.5 cups Group; Pulses 3 cups Group; My Plate Group (Control)

Conditions: Cardiovascular (CV) Risk; Healthy Eating Index; HbA1c; Lipid Profile; CRP

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • ≥ 18 years old (with no upper age limit)
  • Currently consuming less than 1.5 cup-equivalents of pulses per week
  • Willing and able to participate in a 12-week dietary intervention focused on increased pulse consumption
  • Able to communicate in English and provide written informed consent
  • Assessed as suitable to participate in a nutrition intervention by the study dietitian or primary healthcare provider

Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals already consuming >150 minutes/week of pulse-based dietary programming or otherwise regularly meeting high pulse intake benchmarks at baseline
  • Patients with food allergies or intolerances that preclude the consumption of pulses
  • Individuals who have not received clearance from their healthcare provider to make significant dietary modifications
  • Participants anticipating major changes in dietary habits due to elective surgery, planned relocation, or other lifestyle alterations during the study period (12 weeks)

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, AZ 85721

    Site contact: Ken Wilund, PhD · 217-419-4087 · kwilund@arizona.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Kenneth Wilud, PhD · 520-626-3718 · kwilund@arizona.edu
  • Milad Hasankhani · 5208525064 · miladh@arizona.edu
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