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Glycaemic suppressing effect of kiwifruit – a mechanistic study.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Diabetes
Metabolic disorder
Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes
Metabolic and Endocrine - Metabolic disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12620001225909
Lead Sponsor
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria

•Age: Aged between 18 and 40.
•Sex: Male or female.
•Glucose tolerance: No history of diabetes or evidence of glucose intolerance in a preliminary screening test.
•Health: Healthy as gauged by self-assessment and result on the General Health Questionnaire.
•Agreement: Subject having given written informed consent to comply with the conditions of the trial.

Exclusion Criteria

•Glucose intolerance: Any history of diabetes or evidence of glucose intolerance in a preliminary test (less than or equal to 6.0 mmol/L fasting glucose, International Diabetes Federation recommendation) and HbA1c greater than 40 mmol/mol.
•Non-fasting: Having consumed anything apart from water in the twelve hours prior to the test.
•Allergic or intolerant kiwifruit or wheat.
•Pregnant or breastfeeding.
•Long term chronic illnesses requiring treatment, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
•Gut conditions or drugs effecting gut transit time, such as irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers and laxatives.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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