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NCT Number: NCT00801814

Effect of Escalating Doses of a Novel Viscous Polysaccharide on Postprandial Glycemia

To determine palatability and extent to which escalating doses of a novel highly viscous polysaccharide [NVP] reduces postprandial glycemia when added to a liquid and a solid meal.

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Key information

Conditions

Blood Glucose, Postprandial

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2 / Phase 3

Primary location

Glycemic Index Laboratories, Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2X3, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • healthy individuals
  • 18-75 years old
  • BMI less than 35 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • Medications influencing gastrointestinal function
  • Pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

PolyGlycopleX (PGX)

Dietary Supplement

2.5 grams of PGX

PolyGlycopleX (PG)

Dietary Supplement

5.0 grams of PGX

PolyGlycopleX

Dietary Supplement

7.5 grams of PGX

Control

Dietary Supplement

0g of PGX

Second Control

Dietary Supplement

0g of PGX

Primary outcomes

  1. postprandial glycemia

    Time frame: Acute study measuring postprandial glucose levels over 2 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. The glucose reduction index potential (GRIP). The GRIP factor is the reduction in glycemic index units per gram of fiber.

    Time frame: Data analysis

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Glycemic Index Laboratories, Inc

Industry

Collaborators

  • Canadian Center for Functional Medicine
  • InovoBiologic Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Adding Escalating Doses of a Novel Highly Viscous Polysaccharide to Either a Liquid or a Solid Test Meal on Post Prandial Glycemia in Healthy Subjects: Determination of the Glycemic Reduction Index Potential (GRIP)

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2006
Study completion
2006
First posted
Dec 4, 2008
Registry last updated
Dec 4, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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