The effect of kiwifruit on digestion in healthy adult males.
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal comfortOral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
10 generally healthy males. BMI 19 to 30 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
Major Illness - cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, renal failure, previous gastrointestinal surgery (not including appendectomy), neurological conditions (stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury); gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn's disease, IBS, diverticulitis; major food allergies; allergies to kiwifruit; extreme dietary habits
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The primary outcome will be the rate of gastric emptying times as assessed by SmartPill technology.[5 days ];The primary outcome will be the rate of small bowel transit times as assessed by SmartPill technology.[5 days]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Subjective feelings of hunger and fullness as assessed by visual analogue scales [0,15 minutes, 1,2,3,4,5 hours];Subjective feelings of gastric comfort as assessed by questions with set ratings.[0,15 minutes, 1,2,3,4,5 hours];Energy intake of ad libitum lunch which will be assessed by offering the participants a restricted buffet-style<br>meal with predominantly cold and one hot meal choice,<br>along with a selection of beverages. In an attempt to avoid<br>over-consumption the variation of meal items will be limited. Participants will be advised that they can eat as<br>much or as little as they chose and that they are to<br>remain in the room for a period of 45 minutes. The remaining food items will be weighted and the quantity of food consumed estimated.[5 hours]