Diet and Cardiometabolism in Rosario
Comparative Analysis of Diet and Cardiometabolic Health in Individuals Following Vegan, Vegetarian, and Omnivorous Diets in the City of Rosario
Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano
105 participants
Dec 1, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The DiCaMeR study is an observational, cross-sectional study aimed at evaluating the relationship between dietary patterns and cardiometabolic health in adults. The study includes adults following vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets residing in Rosario, Argentina. Participants undergo comprehensive assessments including dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, body composition, blood pressure, grip strenght, and laboratory biomarkers related to cardiovascular and metabolic health. The main objective is to compare diet characteristics and cardiometabolic risk profiles across different dietary patterns, providing insights into the potential health benefits and risks associated with each dietary pattern.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
- Residence in the city of Rosario or surrounding areas.
- Without major diseases.
- BMI \>18.5 and \<30.
- Adherence to a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous diet for at least 1 consecutive year at the time of recruitment.
Exclusion Criteria8
- Acute or chronic diseases (cancer, infections, heart disease, or others), gastrointestinal disorders affecting diet, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney or liver disease, or any other condition that could affect study outcomes.
- Food allergies or intolerances that substantially affect the individual's usual diet.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- High-performance athletes (\>15 hours per week of high-intensity physical activity).
- Problematic use of alcohol or other drugs.
- Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial.
- Inability (physical or psychological) to perform the procedures required by this study.
- Blood transfusions within the last 3 months.
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Interventions
Individuals reporting consumption of meat (including red meat, poultry, or fish), dairy products, and eggs less than once per month.
Individuals reporting consumption of meat (including red meat, poultry, or fish) less than once per month, with regular consumption of dairy products and/or eggs.
Individuals reporting regular consumption of meat (including red meat, poultry, or fish), dairy products, and/or eggs.
Locations(2)
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NCT07247487