Study of the Satiating Properties of a Hybrid Protein Snack Mainly From Chickpeas

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Healthy Nutrition
• Interventions: Other: Meat snack; Other: Hybrid Snack

• Registration Number: NCT05375175
• Lead Sponsor: Parc de Salut Mar

Brief Summary

A randomized, crossover and controlled clinical trial will be developed in 23 individuals to evaluate the postprandial effect of consuming snacks rich in vegetable and animal protein compared to a high-quality pork sausage

Detailed Description

A randomized, crossover and controlled clinical trial will be developed in 23 individuals to evaluate the postprandial effect of consuming snacks rich in vegetable and animal protein compared to a high-quality pork sausage. Each of the participants will consume the two types of snacks (20 grams) following a random assignment order. The design is randomised and cross-over.

A greater satiating effect is expected with the hybrid snack, given that the fiber in chickpea flour is higher than that of dry chickpeas. In addition, chickpea flour is rich in soluble fiber (a type of fiber that helps retain water and therefore slows down digestion) having positive effects on the gastrointestinal tract and on the metabolism of LDL cholesterol, as well as on blood glucose .

Foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber have a satiating effect due to their fiber content. It is known that the most satiating macronutrient is protein if the food also contains fiber, this favors that some nutrients are not fully absorbed, including fat. Hence, these foods have a satiety index greater than fat itself, thus favoring adherence to diet and body weight, since it is possible to control portions, avoiding snacking on unhealthy products.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2022-04
• Study First Submitted: 2022-04-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-05-10
• Study First Posted: 2022-05-16
• Study Start: 2022-06-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-06-27
• Last Update Posted: 2022-06-28
• Primary Completion: 2022-10-01
• Study Completion: 2023-06-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 23

Inclusion Criteria

• 23 participants between 18 and 30 years old, with a ratio between men and women of approximately 50%.

Exclusion Criteria

• Diabetics
• Chronic medication except contraceptives
• Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Any serious active disease that prevents or disables to adequately follow the study
• Regular cannabis users
• Alcoholism or active drug dependence
• Inability to give informed consent
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Intolerance to any of the components of the two snack which are intended to be tested

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Meat snack	Meat snack	Meat snack: composed of meat from loin tape
Hybrid Snack	Hybrid Snack	Hybrid Snack: combination of legumes, in the highest proportion, and lean meat.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Satiety	post-prandial state: we will study blood samples before eating snacks and the change at 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after it.	Satiety will be measured through the objective determination of endocannabinoid compounds by mass spectrometer analysis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

IMIM; 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain