Gum Acacia and Blood Glucose

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Diet Modification

• Registration Number: NCT03716479
• Lead Sponsor: University of Minnesota

Brief Summary

This study will provide needed insight on the satiety and blood glucose and l effects of the soluble fiber gum acacia at 20g and 40g doses.

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, single-blind, crossover, intervention study testing the satiety and blood glucose effects of the soluble fiber gum acacia.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-08-29
• Study Start: 2018-10-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-10-16
• Study First Posted: 2018-10-23
• Primary Completion: 2019-08-31
• Study Completion: 2019-09-01
• Status Verified: 2019-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-10-03
• Last Update Posted: 2019-10-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

BMI between 18 and 29 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

• distaste for bagels and cream cheese, orange juice or cheese pizza;
• current smoker;
• restrained eating habits;
• recent weight change;
• any history of disease or significant past medical history;
• are vegetarian;
• do not normally eat breakfast or lunch;
• pregnant or lactating;
• irregular menstrual cycles.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Appetite Sensation	15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment	Subjective visual analog scale (VAS) will be utilized to assess hunger, fullness and desire to eat
Blood glucose levels	0, 30, 60, 120, 180, and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment	Blood will be taken via finger stick

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Food Science and Nutrition; 🇺🇸 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States