Corn Glycemic Index

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Glycemic Index

• Registration Number: NCT06847815
• Lead Sponsor: University of Florida

Brief Summary

Processing sweet corn may impact digestibility and, therefore, glycemic response following consumption. The primary aim of this study is to assess the glycemic index of various sweet corn products and varieties. An exploratory aim is to assess hunger/satiety scores following sweet corn intake.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-21
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study Start: 2025-03-05
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-08-31
• Study Completion: 2025-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

• Able to provide written consent in English
• Willing to consume 50 g of glucose in less than 15 minutes (2 mornings)
• Willing to consume around 250 to 350 g of sweet corn in 10 to 15 minutes (3 mornings)
• Willing to provide 7 capillary blood samples by fingerstick (by fine lancet) during each 2-hour session

Exclusion Criteria

• Metabolic disease or condition affecting blood glucose, such as diabetes type 1 and 2, metabolic syndrome, or polycystic ovary syndrome
• Baseline fasting blood glucose > 100 mg/dL
• Currently pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
iAUC	From enrollment to the end of 5 weeks.	Incremental area under the glycemic response curve (iAUC)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hunger and Satiety Score	From enrollment to the end of 5 weeks.	Hunger and Satiety Visual Analogue Scale from 0 to 100 mm (higher number indicates increased hunger, satisfaction, fullness, and eating perception)

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Food Science and Human Nutrition Building; 🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida, United States

University of Florida; 🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida, United States