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Effect of Escalating Doses of a Novel Viscous Polysaccharide on Postprandial Glycemia

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Blood Glucose, Postprandial
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Control
Dietary Supplement: Second Control
Dietary Supplement: PolyGlycopleX (PGX)
Dietary Supplement: PolyGlycopleX (PG)
Dietary Supplement: PolyGlycopleX
Registration Number
NCT00801814
Lead Sponsor
Glycemic Index Laboratories, Inc
Brief Summary

To determine palatability and extent to which escalating doses of a novel highly viscous polysaccharide \[NVP\] reduces postprandial glycemia when added to a liquid and a solid meal.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • healthy individuals
  • 18-75 years old
  • BMI less than 35 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
  • Medications influencing gastrointestinal function
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
3ControlGlucose drink control
1ControlWhite Bread
2Second ControlWhite Bread and Margarine Control
4PolyGlycopleX (PGX)White bread and margarine or Glucose drink
4PolyGlycopleX (PG)White bread and margarine or Glucose drink
4PolyGlycopleXWhite bread and margarine or Glucose drink
5PolyGlycopleX (PGX)White bread and margarine or Glucose drink
5PolyGlycopleX (PG)White bread and margarine or Glucose drink
5PolyGlycopleXWhite bread and margarine or Glucose drink
6PolyGlycopleX (PGX)White bread and margarine or Glucose drink
6PolyGlycopleX (PG)White bread and margarine or Glucose drink
6PolyGlycopleXWhite bread and margarine or Glucose drink
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
postprandial glycemiaAcute study measuring postprandial glucose levels over 2 hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The glucose reduction index potential (GRIP). The GRIP factor is the reduction in glycemic index units per gram of fiber.Data analysis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Glycemic Index Laboratories, Inc.

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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