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Efficacy of a Brown Seaweed Extract Rich in Polyphenols on Glycemic Response to Sucrose in Human

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Hyperglycemia
Registration Number
NCT01384110
Lead Sponsor
innoVactiv Inc.
Brief Summary

The primary endpoint of this trial will be to evaluate if a single administration in human of a lemon ice tea containing 500 mg of a polyphenol-rich algal powder is able to reduce postprandial glycemia and insulinemia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
43
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy volunteer aged 18 to 60
  • BMI between 20 and 30
  • Non-smoking
  • Using valid contraceptive method (women of childbearing age)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Iodine allergy, or allergy to components of the test product or placebo or standard meal
  • Diabetes
  • Use of dietary supplements for duration of study
  • History of gastro-intestinal affections, anemia, major surgeries or surgeries of the stomach or digestive tract

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Significant reduction in postprandial glycemiaImmediately after product administration (single use)
Significant reduction in postprandial insulinemiaImmediately after product administration (single use)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Frequency and severity of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and TolerabilityFirst administration up to 7 days after last administration

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Institut des Nutraceutiques et des Aliments Fonctionnels (INAF)

🇨🇦

Quebec, Canada

Institut des Nutraceutiques et des Aliments Fonctionnels (INAF)
🇨🇦Quebec, Canada

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