Determining the Effect of Three Types of Spaghetti (Regular, Whole Wheat and High Fiber-low Carbohydrates) on Glycemic Responses in Healthy Humans
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Capillary blood glucose responses
Overview
Brief Summary
This study investigated the effects of thee types of spaghetti No7 on the glycemic response
Detailed Description
This study aimed to 1. determine the glycemic index and glycemic load of thee spaghetti No7 types (regular, whole wheat and high fiber-low carbohydrates) and 2. investigate the effects of these spaghetti types on postprandial glycemic response in healthy subjects
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- Single (Investigator)
Masking Description
single blind (investigator)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 55 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •non-smoking
- •non-diabetic men and women
- •body mass index between 18 and 25 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
- •severe chronic disease (e.g. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, kidney or liver conditions, endocrine conditions)
- •gastrointestinal disorders
- •pregnancy
- •lactation
- •competitive sports
- •alcohol abuse
- •drug dependency
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Capillary blood glucose responses
Time Frame: 2 hours
Clinically useful change in blood glucose, defined as the restoration of glucose within normal limits during the 2hr glucose tolerance test
Secondary Outcomes
- Subjective appetite ratings(2 hours)
- Salivary insulin responses(2 hours)
- Blood pressure(2 hours)
Investigators
Aimilia Papakonstantinou
Assistant Professor
Agricultural University of Athens