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NCT Number: NCT03020485

The Glycaemic Effect of Isomaltulose Consumption in Healthy Participants

The objective of this study is to determine the glycaemic effect of isomaltulose and sucrose in Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Caucasian individuals. The current study will provide important information on the potential health benefits of isomaltulose consumption in Asian population. It will also reveal how the three main ethnicities in Singapore respond to isomaltulose and whether the response differs from the Caucasians.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

21 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The objective of the present study is to investigate the glycaemic effect of isomaltulose in Chinese, Indians, Malays and Caucasians. This will be a single intervention. Up to fifty participants, consisting of at least ten Chinese, ten Malays, ten Indians, and ten Caucasians completed data sets, aged between 21 and 40 years will be recruited from the general public in Singapore. Participants will be asked to attend two test sessions for this study. Participants will consume either a sucrose drink or an isomaltulose drink (each containing 50 g of available carbohydrate).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Chinese, Indian, Malay or Caucasian ethnic origin

Exclusion criteria

  • People with major chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes mellitus
  • Individuals with food intolerances or allergies to isomaltulose or sucrose
  • Individuals who are taking insulin or drugs known to affect glucose metabolism and body fat distribution
  • People with a major medical or surgical event requiring hospitalization within the preceding 3 months
  • Individuals with the presence of disease or drugs which influence digestion and absorption of nutrients
  • Pregnant women

Treatment and study plan

Isomaltulose

Other

Isomaltulose is a disaccharide made up of one molecule glucose and fructose with a (α1-6) linkage.

Sucrose

Other

Sucrose is normal table sugar

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in post prandial Blood glucose for 180 minutes period

    Time frame: 180 minutes

    Blood glucose obtained through finger pricks using Hemocue Glucose Analyser

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jan 13, 2017
Registry last updated
Jan 13, 2017

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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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