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Clinical Trials/NCT04858373
NCT04858373
Completed
Not Applicable

Characterizing the Technological Properties of Emmer Seeds, Flour, and Bread; and Determining the Effect of Emmer Breads on Glycemic Responses in Healthy Humans

Agricultural University of Athens1 site in 1 country14 target enrollmentStarted: August 1, 2019Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
14
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Capillary blood glucose responses

Overview

Brief Summary

This study characterized emmer seeds, flours, and breads, and investigated the effects of emmer breads on the glycemic response

Detailed Description

This study aimed to 1. describe the technological characteristics of emmer seeds, flours, and breads, 2. determine the glycemic index and glycemic load of two emmer breads, and 3. to investigate the effects of these breads 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 (Investigator)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 25 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • non-smoking
  • non-diabetic men and women
  • body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 27 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

  • severe chronic disease (e.g. coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus,kidney or liver conditions, endocrine conditions)
  • gastrointestinal disorders
  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • competitive sports
  • 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

  • Blood pressure(2 hours)
  • Subjective appetite ratings(2 hours)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Aimilia Papakonstantinou

Assistant Professor

Agricultural University of Athens

Study Sites (1)

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