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A Study of the Effect of Oats on Post Prandial Glucose Response

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Normoglycemic
Normal Body Weight
Interventions
Other: Oatmeal
Registration Number
NCT02651597
Lead Sponsor
University of Manitoba
Brief Summary

The objectives are to assess the effects of high viscosity vs. medium and low viscosity oat β-glucan on post-prandial glycemic response in healthy adult participants.

Detailed Description

The trial will be a 3 week double-blinded, randomized, cross-over design with 3 treatment intervention (oatmeal breakfasts costain low, medium and high viscosity of beta glucan) periods separated by about 5-7 days washout period. Normoglycemic (\<5.6 mmol/L) males and females (12 of each) of age 18-45 y with a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 will be recruited.

Each participant will receive each of the following breakfast foods in a random order: 1) oat meal containing low viscosity beta glucan; 2) oat meal containing medium viscosity beta glucan; 3) oat meal containing high viscosity beta glucan. The participants will be asked to consume one of the breakfast foods during each visit.

Following each blood sample, appetite, physical comfort, energy/fatigue, and palatability of treatments will be measured by visual analogue scales (VAS).

Glucose measurements: Capillary blood will be collected during each visit by finger prick. Blood will be collected at fasting and at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after the first bite/sip of the test product according to the Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Blood glucose will be measured in finger prick blood samples by glucose meters .

Males will be scheduled for three sessions over 3 weeks. Women will be scheduled during the first two weeks of their menstrual cycle (follicular phase), once per week.

During the wash-out days (5 - 7 days between each phase), participants can go about their daily activities unrestricted with the following exception: no strenuous activity or alcohol consumption on the days before the clinic visit. The investigators will ask that participants go to sleep at the same time on the days before the sessions.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Normoglycemic (<5.6 mmol/L)
  • BMI= 18.5-29.9 kg/m²
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Exclusion Criteria
  • A change in medication (dose or type) or medical event requiring hospitalization within the past month.
  • Daily tobacco use.
  • Eat meals at irregular or unusual times.
  • Food allergy, aversion or unwillingness to eat study foods.
  • Use of any prescription or non-prescription drug, herbal or nutritional supplement known to affect blood sugar.
  • Presence of a gastrointestinal disorder.
  • Currently pregnant or lactating.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
High ViscousOatmealHigh Viscous Beta Glucan Oatmeal
Low ViscousOatmealLow Viscous Beta Glucan Oatmeal
Medium ViscousOatmealMedium Viscous Beta Glucan Oatmeal
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood Glucose0-200 mins

Total area under the curve (iAUC, mmol\*min/L) for glucose

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physical Comfort0-200 mins

Measured by VAS questionnaire at 12 time points used to calculate area under curve

Appetite (visual analogue scales)0-200 mins

Measured by VAS questionnaire at 12 time points used to calculate area under curve

Energy/Fatigue0-200mins

Measured by VAS questionnaire at 12 time points used to calculate area under curve

Palatabilityat 5 mins

Measured by VAS questionnaire at 12 time points used to calculate area under curve

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, University of Manitoba

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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