Status:
COMPLETED
Metabolic Availability of Methionine From Chickpeas in Adult Men
Lead Sponsor:
The Hospital for Sick Children
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
MALE
18-49 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The research study is being done so we can determine the quality of the protein present in Canadian chickpeas. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and protein quality is determined by the a...
Detailed Description
If you agree to take part in this study, you will receive 3 different amounts of chickpeas which will contain different amounts of the essential amino acid methionine as well as 3 different amount of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male, age 18 - 49 yrs, Healthy with no known clinical condition which would affect protein or AA metabolism, ex. Diabetes, Stable Body Weight (no more than 5 lb weight loss or gain in the past 3 months) Not on any medications that could affect protein or amino acid metabolism e.g. steroids
Exclusion
- Unwillingness to participate or unable to tolerate the diet Recent history of weight loss within the last 3 months or on a weight reducing diet Inability to tolerate study diets (ex. Allergy to ingredients).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 4 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 4 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03339154
Start Date
August 4 2017
End Date
September 4 2018
Last Update
November 13 2018
Active Locations (1)
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G1X8