Glycemic Response of a Commercial Food Bar

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Glucose and Insulin Response

• Registration Number: NCT03166514
• Lead Sponsor: Texas A&M University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the glucose and insulin response to a food bar.

Detailed Description

Fitjoy is a commercially available food bar marketed as having a low glycemic index and being relatively high in dietary fiber. The fiber contained within this product is isomalto-oligoshaccaride (IMO) which is a food ingredient with a relative sweetness level equal to approximately 60% of sucrose. Chemically, IMO is a mixture of glucose oligomers with alpha - (1-6) - linkages. To date, no research has been performed on the glycemic response to ingesting IMO in combination with other constituents. Therefore the purpose of this study is to determine the glycemic index of the Fitjoy bar.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2017-05-01
• Study Completion: 2017-05-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-05-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-05-23
• Study First Posted: 2017-05-25
• Status Verified: 2020-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-04-09
• Last Update Posted: 2020-04-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Participant is between the ages of 18 and 35
• Participant is apparently healthy
• Participant is moderately active and participants in low intensity recreational activity at lease 3 to 4 days a week
• Participant has a BMI < 24.9

Exclusion Criteria

• Participant has a history of treatment for metabolic disease (i.e., diabetes), hypertension, hypotension, thyroid disease, arrhythmais, cardiovascular disease
• Participant uses current prescription medication (birth control is allowed)
• Participant is pregnant or nursing or plans to become pregnant during the next month
• Participant has an intolerance to caffeine and/or other natural stimulants
• Participant has a history of smoking
• Participant drinks excessively (i.e., 12 drinks per week or more)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
How a commercially available food bar affects blood insulin levels.	One day	Measured in U/mL
How a commercially available food bar affects blood glucose levels	One day	Measured in mmol/L

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Does a commercially available food bar cause headaches	One day	Subjective questionnaire
Does a commercially available food bar cause dizziness	One day	Subjective questionnaire
Does a commercially available food bar cause hypoglycemia	One day	Subjective questionnaire
Does a commercially available food bar cause stomach upset	One day	Subjective questionnaire
Does a commercially available food bar cause fatigue	One day	Subjective questionnaire