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Effect of Amino Acids and Sugar Alcohols on Gastric Emptying and Release of Satiation Peptides in Humans

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Endocrine System Diseases
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: 1.56 g L-Leucine
Dietary Supplement: 1.56 g L-Tryptophan
Dietary Supplement: 0.52 g L-Tryptophan
Dietary Supplement: 300 mL tap water
Dietary Supplement: 50 g Xylitol
Dietary Supplement: 75 g Erythritol
Dietary Supplement: 75 g Glucose
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Registration Number
NCT02563847
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Brief Summary

With this study the investigators investigate the effects of amino acids (tryptophan in two different concentrations, leucin) and sugar alcohols (xylitol, erythritol) on satiety mechanisms.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy normal weight subjects with a body-mass index of 19.0-24.9
  • Healthy obese subjects with a body-mass index of > 30
  • Normal eating habits (no diets; no dietary changes; no special dietary habits, such as vegetarian/vegan)
  • Age 18-40 years
  • Stable body weight for at least three months
Exclusion Criteria
  • Smoking
  • Substance abuse
  • Regular intake of medications (except for oral contraceptives)
  • Medical or psychiatric illness
  • History of gastrointestinal disorders
  • Food allergies
  • Pregnancy, breast feeding

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1.56 g L-Leucine1.56 g L-Leucine1.56 g L-Leucine in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
1.56 g L-Tryptophan1.56 g L-Tryptophan1.56 g L-Tryptophan in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
75 g Glucose50 mg 13C-sodium acetate75 g Glucose in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
1.56 g L-Leucine50 mg 13C-sodium acetate1.56 g L-Leucine in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
0.52 g L-Tryptophan0.52 g L-Tryptophan0.52 g L-Tryptophan in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Tap water300 mL tap water300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
1.56 g L-Tryptophan50 mg 13C-sodium acetate1.56 g L-Tryptophan in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
50 g Xylitol50 g Xylitol50 g Xylitol in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
50 g Xylitol50 mg 13C-sodium acetate50 g Xylitol in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
0.52 g L-Tryptophan50 mg 13C-sodium acetate0.52 g L-Tryptophan in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
75 g Erythritol75 g Erythritol75 g Erythritol in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
75 g Erythritol50 mg 13C-sodium acetate75 g Erythritol in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
75 g Glucose75 g Glucose75 g Glucose in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Tap water50 mg 13C-sodium acetate300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on secretion of satiation hormoneschanges from baseline to three hours after treatment

Plasma concentrations of cholecystokinin are measured

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on gastric emptyingchanges from baseline to four hours after treatment

measured by C13 breath test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Basel, Phase 1 Research Unit

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Basel, Switzerland

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