NCT03568864

Brief Summary

The production of protein rich animal products is associated with a large environmental burden, and with ethical considerations. Additionally, the over-consumption of meat might be associated with detrimental effects to health. Using mycoprotein, a food ingredient derived from the fermentation of a fungus, as a meat substitute could result in environmental benefits, and could have a role in managing obesity, diabetes and improving metabolic health. However, naturally produced mycoprotein has a high nucleotide content and little is known about the impact of nucleotides in uric acid levels and other health markers. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a meal based on nucleotide rich mycoprotein on uric acid concentrations and other markers of health.

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable healthy

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2017

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 31, 2017

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 14, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 14, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 31, 2018

Completed
26 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 26, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

June 26, 2018

Status Verified

June 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

May 31, 2018

Last Update Submit

June 13, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in serum uric acid concentrations over a 24 h period

    Baseline; 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210 and 240 minutes after meal; 8, 12 and 24 hours after meal

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Blood glucose

    Baseline; 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210 and 240 minutes after meal; 24 hours after meal

  • Serum insulin

    Baseline; 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210 and 240 minutes after meal

  • Branched chained amino-acids

    Baseline; 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210 and 240 minutes after meal

Study Arms (2)

Low nucleotide meal

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Mixed meal containing mycoprotein with a reduced nucleotide content (\~ 2% nucleotides)

Other: Low nucleotide meal

High nucleotide meal

EXPERIMENTAL

Mixed meal containing mycoprotein with a high nucleotide content (\~ 10% nucleotides)

Other: High nucleotide meal

Interventions

The participants will consume a mixed meal (sandwich) containing a nucleotide depleted mycoprotein product (low in nucleotides)

Low nucleotide meal

The participants will consume a mixed meal (sandwich) containing a non nucleotide depleted mycoprotein product (high in nucleotides)

High nucleotide meal

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • BMI between 18 and 30

You may not qualify if:

  • On medication (except contraception)
  • Smokers
  • Diagnosed with any metabolic or cardiovascular conditions
  • BMI \< 18 or \> 30

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

St Luke's Campus - University of Exeter

Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom

Location

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 31, 2018

First Posted

June 26, 2018

Study Start

July 31, 2017

Primary Completion

March 14, 2018

Study Completion

March 14, 2018

Last Updated

June 26, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations