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NCT Number: NCT00676767

Resistant Starch on Glycemic Response in Older Adults

The purpose of this study was to determine how blood glucose changes after eating energy bars containing resistant starch type 4 compared with bars made with puffed wheat in healthy older adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Hyperglycemia Diabetes Mellitus Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Human Metabolism Laboratory

Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, United States

About this study

To measure the blood glucose response, we collected blood samples before eating and 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after eating each bar. The incremental area under the curve was used to calculate glycemic index.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Apparently healthy (not diagnosed with disease)
  • Over 60 years of age

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with diabetes or other metabolic disorder
  • Allergies to wheat
  • Non-smokers

Treatment and study plan

Resistant Starch Type 4

Dietary Supplement

DEXTROSE

Dietary Supplement

Puffed Wheat

Dietary Supplement

Primary outcomes

  1. Glycemic Response

    Time frame: 2-hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kansas State University

Other

Collaborators

  • MGP Ingredients, Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

Resistant Starch Type 4 on the Glycemic Response in Older Adults

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2006
Study completion
2006
First posted
May 13, 2008
Registry last updated
May 23, 2008

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