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NCT Number: NCT01240837

Effect of Palm Sugar on Blood Glucose Concentrations

The purpose of this study is to determine by how much, the ingestion of palm sugar increases blood glucose concentrations and what the corresponding glycaemic index is. The investigators estimate that the glycaemic index will be 68 (equal to that of sucrose).

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Adults Diabetes Mellitus Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Wageningen University

Wageningen, Gelderland, 6701 BH, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy: as judged by the participant;
  • Age: 18 to 35.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Presence of a chronic disease such as diabetes, illness, dysmetabolic syndrome
  • 18.5 < BMI < 25
  • Allergy or intolerance to palms or coconuts
  • Weight loss or gain of more then 5 kg in the last two months
  • Fasting blood glucose levels <100 mg/dl or 5.6 mmol/l
  • Smokers
  • Use of medications other then birth control
  • Previous problems with blood sampling

Treatment and study plan

Arenga Pinnata Sugar

Other

50 g palm sugar given orally 1 time in 250 ml of water. Blood glucose measurements will then be taken at time points, 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.

Other names: palm sugar

Glucose

Other

50 g glucose given orally 3 time in 250 ml of water. Blood glucose measurements will then be taken at time points, 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.

Sucrose

Other

50 g sucrose given orally 1 time in 250 ml of water. Blood glucose measurements will then be taken at time points, 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.

Other names: sugar, table sugar

Primary outcomes

  1. Blood glucose concentrations

    Time frame: 2 months

    During the labratory visits subjects will ingest glucose (control), sucrose or palm sugar. At time points 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes post ingestion blood glucose concentrations will be measured by finger prick blood samples.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wageningen University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Glycaemic Index of Arenga Pinnata Palm Sugar

Acronym: LIPS

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Nov 15, 2010
Registry last updated
Mar 12, 2012

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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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