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Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing Using Candy for Cystic Fibrosis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Candy Glucose Tolerance Test
Registration Number
NCT04579939
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The study aims to determine if a popular dextrose candy alternative yields a similar glycemic curve compared to the standard oral Dextrose solution used in the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Males and Females ages 10-21 years.
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF) must be diagnosed.
  • Ability to sign informed consent if they are 18 years or older.
  • Written parental permission if age 10-17 years old.

Exclusion criteria:

  • Active CF flare as determined by the primary CF team .
  • Use of steroids.
  • Inability to tolerate oral feedings.
  • Prior intestinal surgery.
  • Concern for allergy or intolerance to dextrose, fructose, or corn derivatives.
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Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ExperimentalCandy Glucose Tolerance TestAll 10 participants will go through the experimental arm receiving the dextrose candy oral glucose tolerance test.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glycemic ResponseBaseline, Day 1

The investigators will obtain glucose values at standard clinical times for oral glucose tolerance testing

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient and Parent SatisfactionDay 2

Self-rated satisfaction using the candy alternative will be assessed via survey

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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