Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of L-arabinose on Intestinal Sucrase Activity in Man

Lead Sponsor:

University of Copenhagen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Danisco

Conditions:

Blood Glucose

Eligibility:

MALE

18-30 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of L-arabinose in a sugar-rich meal on intestinal sucrase activity in healthy volunteers by measuring postprandial blood glucose and insulin, and...

Detailed Description

Background: The intake of common table sugar (sucrose) in the industrialised countries is relatively high. In Denmark the daily intake of sugar is in the range of 30-40 g/d exclusive the intake of su...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • healthy males
  • BMI between 18.4-25 kg/m2
  • age between 18 and 30

Exclusion

  • donation of blood 3 months before or during the study
  • gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic infectious disease (HIV or hepatitis)
  • smoking
  • consumption of more than 21 alcoholic drinks/week
  • elite athletes
  • on medication

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00302302

Start Date

September 1 2005

End Date

January 1 2006

Last Update

February 26 2014

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Institute of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University

Frederiksberg, Denmark, DK-1958