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Exploratory Pharmacokinetic Study of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
Sponsor: Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Philippines
Summary
This is a balanced, open-label, single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetic (PK) study of virgin coconut oil (VCO) among healthy Filipino male adults 18-45 years of age in Dasmariñas, Cavite. This study aims to determine the rate and extent of absorption of virgin coconut oil (VCO) administered in healthy male human study participants under fed conditions in single and multiple doses and to monitor the safety and tolerability of virgin coconut oil (VCO) following the standard protocol developed by the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI).
Official title: Bioequivalence of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Among Healthy Filipino Male Adults: An Exploratory Pharmacokinetic Study
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2023-04-13
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2025-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) will be administered with 240 mL water and standardized food during dosing periods.While the participant is standing up, each dose will be administered orally with at least 240 mL of water and standardized meal after an overnight fast of at least 10 hours on each occasion. The time of dosing will be recorded to the nearest minute in the case report form (CRF). No other liquid or solid food intake is permitted during this time. Fluid intake will be ad libitum 4 hours post-dose. There will be a washout interval of 7 days between the single- and multiple-dose studies. Participants will not be permitted to take any prescribed medication or over-the-counter products (including vitamins and herbal supplements) within 14 days prior to dosing or during the course of the study.
Locations (1)
Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI)
City of Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines