Assessment of Glycemic Index of Different Dates

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
• Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Dates

• Registration Number: NCT04117828
• Lead Sponsor: Aga Khan University

Brief Summary

Glycemic Index is a system of classification of different foods with significant levels of carbohydrates based on how they affect blood glucose levels after being consumed. In this study we will compare glycemic index of different varieties

Detailed Description

Glycemic Index is a system of classification of different foods with significant levels of carbohydrates based on how they affect blood glucose levels after being consumed. Despite being a significant parameter of blood glucose, GI does not depict the effect of the food when taken in a controlled recommended amount, and so the Glycemic Loads (GL) must also be calculated, thereby measuring the impact on glycemic levels after consumption of standard food portion sizes. Dates are high energy foods consumed in various parts of the world, are known to be a source of several important nutrients and are also shown to have significant impacts in preventing illnesses due to their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial actions as well as preventative action against oxidative reactions The greatly frequent consumption of dates necessitates the identification of their GI and GL to ensure whether consumption is beneficial and safe for individuals. The objective of the study is to determine and compare the values of GI and GL of three varieties of dates in order to assess their safe consumption by individuals

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2019-10-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-10-04
• Study First Posted: 2019-10-07
• Study Start: 2019-10-14
• Primary Completion: 2019-10-20
• Status Verified: 2019-11
• Study Completion: 2019-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-11-07
• Last Update Posted: 2019-11-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• General population from AKU
• Adult ages (18- 60 years) will be included in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with Dates/Ajwa allergy
• Pregnant women and individuals with diabetes, metabolic syndrome or any other co-morbidity will be excluded

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
1st Intervention group	Dates	50 g of Aseel dates will be given to the individuals
Control	Dates	50 g of glucose will be given to the individuals
2nd Intervention group	Dates	50 g of Ajwa dates will be given to the individuals
3rd Intervention group	Dates	50 g of Karbala dates will be given to the individuals

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood Glucose level	1 week	Estimation of glycemic index and glycemic load

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Agha Khan University Hospital; 🇵🇰 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan