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NCT Number: NCT03716479

Gum Acacia and Blood Glucose

This study will provide needed insight on the satiety and blood glucose and l effects of the soluble fiber gum acacia at 20g and 40g doses.

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Key information

Conditions

Diet Modification

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department of Food Science and Nutrition

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55108, United States

About this study

This is a randomized, single-blind, crossover, intervention study testing the satiety and blood glucose effects of the soluble fiber gum acacia.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

BMI between 18 and 29 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • distaste for bagels and cream cheese, orange juice or cheese pizza;
  • current smoker;
  • restrained eating habits;
  • recent weight change;
  • any history of disease or significant past medical history;
  • are vegetarian;
  • do not normally eat breakfast or lunch;
  • pregnant or lactating;
  • irregular menstrual cycles.

Treatment and study plan

Low fiber

Other

20 g of acacia gum will be added to orange juice

High Fiber

Other

40 g of acacia gum will be added to orange juice

Placebo/Control

Other

No acacia gum will be added to orange juice.

Primary outcomes

  1. Blood glucose levels

    Time frame: 0, 30, 60, 120, 180, and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment

    Blood will be taken via finger stick

  2. Appetite Sensation

    Time frame: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment

    Subjective visual analog scale (VAS) will be utilized to assess hunger, fullness and desire to eat

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Minnesota

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Gum Acacia on Satiety, Glycemic Response and Gastrointestinal Tolerance

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Oct 23, 2018
Registry last updated
Oct 4, 2019

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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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