Status:
COMPLETED
Utilizing GI: Exploring an Optimum Glycaemic Profile for Cognitive Function Across the Day
Lead Sponsor:
Matthew Grout
Conditions:
Cognitive Performance
Glucose, Low Blood
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study provides participants with two diets that vary in their glycaemic index values (low vs. high), whilst also measuring cognitive performance and mood.
Detailed Description
Therefore, the current study introduces cognitive testing into study procedures. Participants will consume the favourable and unfavourable conditions (each containing three meals) on separate days fol...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged between 18 and 25 years of age
- Willing to participate in the entire study (signed informed consent required)
- Male or female (not pregnant)
Exclusion
- Suffer from diabetes
- Are anaemic
- Smoker
- Have any food intolerances or allergies
- History of alcohol or drug misuse
- Diagnosed with any of the following;
- High blood cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Thyroid disorder
- Heart problems, stroke or any vascular disease in the past 12 months
- Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Bone related conditions, such as osteoporosis
- Renal, gastrointestinal, respiratory, liver disease or cancer
- You are presently taking part in another clinical trial or research study
- You are an elite athlete (very high intensity training more than 3 times a week)
- You are currently on a specific diet, and are unwilling to cease during the testing period
- You are intending to regularly use medication which affects gastrointestinal motility
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 30 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03346746
Start Date
February 1 2017
End Date
August 30 2017
Last Update
November 17 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG6 6AL