Status:
COMPLETED
A Study to Examine the Glycemic Response of Corn and Soy Tortillas in Healthy Individuals
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Collaborating Sponsors:
Manitoba Pulse Growers
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Tortillas are a staple food in several cultures and are widely used to make tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. These foods are gaining a significant segment of the North American fast food and restauran...
Detailed Description
Soybeans are an important crop in Canada, with approximately 10% of soybean production in Manitoba. Soybeans are grown primarily for their oil. The press cake that remains following oil extraction is ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female, greater or equal to 18 and less than or equal to 40 years of age;
- Normal blood lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL- cholesterol, triglycerides) and glycated hemoglobin \<6%;
- Body mass index (BMI) of 20 to 30;
- Stable regime for the past 3 months if taking vitamin and mineral/dietary/herbal supplements;
- Agree not to eat soybeans (edamame) or soy-based foods, or consume soy or isoflavone supplements while participating in this study;
- Willing to comply with the protocol requirements;
- Willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion
- Allergies to corn or soy flour or to corn or soy products;
- Presence of a clinically diagnosed disease affecting the circulatory, respiratory, immune, skeletal, urinary, muscular, endocrine, digestive, nervous or reproductive system that requires medical treatment;
- Taking any prescribed medication (with the exception of birth control) within the last 3 months, or taking supplements which affect glycemic control within the last 3 months;
- Cigarette/cigar smoking, current or within the last 6 months;
- Current (within the last 30 days) bacterial, viral or fungal infection, or taking over-the-counter medication within the past 72 h;
- Pregnancy or lactation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01828671
Start Date
December 1 2013
End Date
May 1 2014
Last Update
May 15 2014
Active Locations (1)
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St. Boniface General Hospital - Asper Clinical Research Institute
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2H 2A6