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NCT06324370
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Exploratory Pharmacokinetic Study of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

Sponsor: Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Philippines

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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

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

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