Status:
COMPLETED
Study to Determine Ethnic Differences in the Glycaemic Response to Nutritional Formula Drinks
Lead Sponsor:
Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
Collaborating Sponsors:
Danone Global Research & Innovation Center
Conditions:
Diabetes
Impaired Glucose Tolerence
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Nutritional formula drinks are widely consumed in Asia especially by those having chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Therefore, gauging the impact of nutritional formulas on blood glucose levels is v...
Detailed Description
Nutritional formulas are commonly consumed by individuals both to supplement their food intake and as total meal replacers. Consumption rates of nutritional formulas are increasing also in Asia. Very ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 21-40 years
- Be of Chinese, Malay or Indian ethnic origin
- Do not partake in sports at the competitive and/or endurance levels
- Body mass index between 18 to 24 kg/m2
- Normal blood pressure range (120/80 mmHg)
Exclusion
- Those having a fasting blood glucose concentration above 6.0 mmol/l
- Those having metabolic or chronic diseases (Diabetes, hypertension etc)
- Having allergies/intolerances to the foods provided in the study
- Smoking
- Those having medical conditions and/or taking medications known to affect glycaemia or major effects on body fat distribution (glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, thiazide diuretics)
- Those having gastrointestinal diseases that may interfere with digestion or nutrient absorption
- Those who had medical or surgical events requiring hospitalization within the preceding three months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01889628
Start Date
June 1 2013
End Date
November 1 2015
Last Update
February 2 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Clinical Nutrition Research Centre
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, 117599