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Metabolic Effects of High-amylose Wheat-based Rusks.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hyperglycemia
Interventions
Other: Test meal
Registration Number
NCT02702934
Lead Sponsor
Federico II University
Brief Summary

Amylose-amylopectin ratio may influence the rate of starch digestion. This randomized controlled study evaluated the postprandial metabolic effects of amylose-rich- wheat- based rusks in overweight subjects.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Overweight/obese;
  • 30-60 years.
Exclusion Criteria
  • age <30 and >60 years;
  • fasting triglycerides ≥400 mg/dl;
  • fasting cholesterol >270 mg/dl;
  • cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction or stroke) during the 6 months prior to the study;
  • established diabetes mellitus or any chronic disease;
  • renal and liver failure (creatinine >1.7 mg/dl and transaminases >2 times than normal values, respectively);
  • anaemia (Hb <12 g /dl);
  • any chronic disease.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Control rusksTest mealTest meal with 100g of carbohydrates coming from regular rusks used as control
High-amylose rusksTest mealTest meal with 100g of carbohydrates coming from high-amylose rusks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood glucose4 hours

Incremental area under the curve

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood insulin4 hours

Incremental area under the curve

Intestinal fermentation4 hours

Incremental area under the curve

Blood triglycerides4 hours

Incremental area under the curve

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery

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Naples, Italy

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