Status:

COMPLETED

A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Study to Assess the Glucose and Insulin Excursions of a Test Fiber

Lead Sponsor:

Cargill

Collaborating Sponsors:

Biofortis Clinical Research, Inc.

Conditions:

Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the postprandial glucose and insulin responses to replacing digestible carbohydrates with resistant starch type 4 (RS4) in a baked product in healthy men and...

Detailed Description

The study is a randomized, controlled, double-blind, crossover trial that includes one screening visit (Visit 1; day -7) and two test visits (Visits 2 and 3; days 0 and 7) which are separated by a was...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subject is a generally healthy male or female, 20-45 years, inclusive.
  • Body mass index (BMI) 18.5 to 27.0 kg/m2, inclusive, at Visit 1 (day -7).
  • Subject has a rating of 7 to 10 on the Vein Access Scale at Visit 1 (day -7).
  • If a smoker, subject has no plans to change smoking habits during the study period and is able to abstain from tobacco products at least 1 hour prior to and during each test visit.
  • Normally active and judged by the Clinical Investigator/Medical Monitor to be in general good health on the basis of medical history.
  • Willing to abstain from alcohol consumption and avoid vigorous physical activity for 24 hours prior to and during test visits.
  • Subject is willing to maintain physical activity patterns, body weight, and habitual diet throughout the trial.
  • Understands the study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorization for release of relevant protected health information to the Clinical Investigator/Medical Monitor.
  • Subject has no health conditions that would prevent him/her from fulfilling the study requirements as judged by the Clinical Investigator/Medical Monitor on the basis of medical history and routine laboratory test results.
  • Willing to maintain current use of vitamins, minerals, and other supplements throughout the trial. On test days, subject agrees not to take any vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements until dismissal from the clinic. Failure to comply will result in a rescheduled test visit.
  • For females on oral contraceptives, the subject must be on a stable dose of oral contraceptives (defined as same dose for the past 90 d prior to Visit 1; day -7).

Exclusion

  • Fasting blood glucose ≥110 mg/dL at Visit 1 (day -7) or diagnosed diabetes mellitus. No retest will be allowed.
  • History or presence of uncontrolled and/or clinically important pulmonary (including uncontrolled asthma), cardiac (including, but not limited to, atherosclerotic disease, history of myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial disease, stroke), hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal (including but not limited to inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other gastrointestinal conditions that may interfere with the absorption of the study product), endocrine, hematologic, immunologic, neurologic (such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease), psychiatric (including depression and/or anxiety disorders) or biliary disorders.
  • Subject has a history of bariatric surgery for weight reducing purposes.
  • Subject has had a weight loss or gain \>4.5 kg in the 3 months prior to Visit 1 (day -7).
  • Subject has uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mm Hg) at Visit 1 (day -7).
  • History or presence of cancer in the prior two years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer.
  • Subject has any signs or symptoms of an active infection of clinical relevance (e.g., urinary tract or respiratory) within 5 d prior to any test visit. If an infection occurs during the study period, test visits should be rescheduled until all signs and symptoms have resolved (at the discretion of the Clinical Investigator/Medical Monitor) and any intervention (e.g., antibiotic therapy) has been completed at least 5 d prior to testing.
  • Has used medications known to influence carbohydrate metabolism, including, but not limited to, protease inhibitors, antipsychotics, adrenergic receptor blockers, diuretics, thiazolidinediones, metformin, and systemic corticosteroids, within 4 weeks of Visit 1 (stable doses of vitamin and mineral supplements are allowed).
  • Subject has used weight-loss drugs (including over-the-counter medications and/or supplements) or programs within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1 (day -7).
  • Subject has experienced any major trauma or surgical event within three months of Visit 1 (day -7).
  • Recent (within 4 weeks of Visit 1) use of antibiotics.
  • Recent history of (within 12 months of Visit 1) or strong potential for alcohol or substance abuse. Alcohol abuse define as \>14 drinks per week (1 drink = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1½ oz distilled spirits).
  • Subject has a known food allergy or intolerance, or sensitivity to any ingredients in the study products.
  • Subject has extreme dietary habits (e.g., Atkins diet, very high protein, vegetarian), in the opinion of the Clinical Investigator/Medical Monitor.
  • Subject is a female who is pregnant, planning to be pregnant during the study period, lactating, or is of childbearing potential and is unwilling to commit to the stable use of a medically approved form of contraception throughout the study period.
  • Exposure to any non-registered drug product within 30 d prior to Visit 1 (day - 7).
  • Individual has a condition the Clinical Investigator/Medical Monitor believes would interfere with his ability to provide informed consent, comply with the study protocol, which might confound the interpretation of the study results, or put the subject at undue risk.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 22 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 28 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03239288

Start Date

June 22 2017

End Date

July 28 2017

Last Update

August 4 2017

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Biofortis Clinical Research

Addison, Illinois, United States, 60101