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NCT Number: NCT06294938

Glycemic Index of Cacao Fruit Pulp in Healthy, Human Subjects

Cacao fruit pulp is a sweet and fruity carbohydrate-rich edible mucilage that is often discarded. The objective of this study is to assess the glycemic response and determine the glycemic index of cacao fruit pulp.

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Key information

Conditions

Blood Sugar; High Blood Sugar; Low Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

INQUIS Clinical Research

Toronto, Onterio, M5C 2N8, Canada

About this study

In an acute, open-labeled, randomized design, individuals without diabetes were studied over 120 minutes after consuming 25 grams of available carbohydrate portions of cacao pulp or dextrose.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Subjects were males or non-pregnant females and in good health.

Exclusion criteria

Subjects with a known history of AIDS, hepatitis, diabetes or a heart condition. Subjects taking medication or with any condition that might make participation dangerous to the subject, to others, or affect the results.

Treatment and study plan

Cacao fruit pulp

Other

Cacao pulp puree

Dextrose

Other

Dextrose beverage

Primary outcomes

  1. Plasma Glucose

    Time frame: 1-120 minutes

    Mean plasma glucose

  2. Incremental area under the curve

    Time frame: 1-120 minutes

    Calculated from mean plasma glucose

  3. Peak plasma glucose

    Time frame: 1-120 minutes

    Peak plasma glucose (Cmax)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mars Wrigley

Industry

Collaborators

  • INQUIS Clinical Research

Registry information

Official study title

Determination of Glycemic Index of Cacao Fruit Pulp

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 6, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 6, 2024

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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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