Clinical Trial

Exploratory Pharmacokinetic Study of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

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Record status
This record was last updated June 11, 2025 (before its estimated December 30, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
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).
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2024-03-21; most recent amendment 2025-06-08.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06324370
Lead Sponsor Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Philippines
Collaborators: Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
Conditions Pharmacological Action
Enrollment 16 participants
Start Date 2023-04-13
Primary Completion 2025-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-06-11