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NCT Number: NCT04579939

Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing Using Candy for Cystic Fibrosis

The study aims to determine if a popular dextrose candy alternative yields a similar glycemic curve compared to the standard oral Dextrose solution used in the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.

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Key information

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Digestive System Diseases Genetic Diseases, Inborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases Lung Diseases Pancreatic Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

10 year–21 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Males and Females ages 10-21 years.
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF) must be diagnosed.
  • Ability to sign informed consent if they are 18 years or older.
  • Written parental permission if age 10-17 years old.

Exclusion criteria

  • Active CF flare as determined by the primary CF team .
  • Use of steroids.
  • Inability to tolerate oral feedings.
  • Prior intestinal surgery.
  • Concern for allergy or intolerance to dextrose, fructose, or corn derivatives.

Treatment and study plan

Candy Glucose Tolerance Test

Diagnostic Test

Participants will use a popular dextrose candy alternative to help assess glycemic response.

Primary outcomes

  1. Glycemic Response

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 1

    The investigators will obtain glucose values at standard clinical times for oral glucose tolerance testing

Secondary outcomes

  1. Patient and Parent Satisfaction

    Time frame: Day 2

    Self-rated satisfaction using the candy alternative will be assessed via survey

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing Using Candy: A Sweet Solution to Improve Screening Compliance in Cystic Fibrosis

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Oct 8, 2020
Registry last updated
Jan 20, 2022

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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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