Study to Evaluate the Effects of Psyllium on Blood Glucose
An Open Label, Randomized, 4-Period Cross-over Study to Evaluate the Effects of Psyllium Taken Before a Meal on Postprandial Blood Glucose in Healthy Males
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This is an open label, single use, randomized, 4-period cross-over study. In each period, subjects will receive one of 4 test combinations. Blood will be drawn prior to study product consumption and following study product consumption for glucose measures.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Apr 2009
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2009
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 24, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 27, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2009
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2009
CompletedDecember 20, 2012
December 1, 2012
1 month
April 24, 2009
December 19, 2012
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
to evaluate the effect of 2 dosing levels of psyllium on glucose in blood when taken prior to a meal vs. a meal alone
4 hours
Study Arms (4)
MM1 - Meal
EXPERIMENTAL3.4g psyllium served with a meal
MM2 - Meal
EXPERIMENTAL6.8 g psyllium served with a meal
MM2 (no Meal)
EXPERIMENTAL6.8 g psyllium consumed with no meal
Meal Only
SHAM COMPARATORmeal only
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- male
- to 50 years of age
- general good health
- Body Mass Index (BMI) in the range of 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
- fasting plasma blood glucose \<126mg/dL
- not actively treated for high blood glucose
- willing and able to have blood drawn at multiple times during each 4 visits
You may not qualify if:
- history of allergy or hypersensitivity to inhaled or ingested psyllium or meal ingredients
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- an eating disorder
- following special medical or weight-loss dietary restrictions
- taking dietary supplements or prescription medication for the purpose of weight loss/management
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Hill Top Research
Miamiville, Ohio, 45147, United States
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 24, 2009
First Posted
April 27, 2009
Study Start
April 1, 2009
Primary Completion
May 1, 2009
Study Completion
May 1, 2009
Last Updated
December 20, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-12