NCT03685916

Brief Summary

To find out whether consumption of different kinds of plant based functional food ingredients, traditionally used in Asia, can improve post-meal response of indicators of heart and metabolic (cardiometabolic) function.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2018

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 25, 2018

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 25, 2018

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 26, 2018

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 15, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 15, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

February 3, 2021

Status Verified

February 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

2.4 years

First QC Date

September 25, 2018

Last Update Submit

February 1, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Glucose

    Plasma glucose measured by COBAS

    Up to 180 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Diastolic and Systolic Blood Pressure

    Up to 180 minutes

  • Insulin

    Up to 180 minutes

Study Arms (9)

Control

OTHER

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice, 200 milliliters of plain water and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Control

Cumin Rice

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice with cumin, 200 milliliters of plain water and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Cumin Rice

Cumin Drink

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice, 200 milliliters of cumin extract in solution and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Cumin Drink

Cornsilk Rice (Low dose)

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice with cornsilk extract (low dose), 200 milliliters of plain water and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Cornsilk Rice (Low dose)

Cornsilk Rice (High dose)

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice with cornsilk extract (high dose), 200 milliliters of plain water and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Cornsilk Rice (High dose)

Cornsilk Drink (Low dose)

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice, 200 milliliters of cornsilk extract (low dose) in solution and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Cornsilk Drink (Low dose)

Cornsilk Drink (High dose)

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice, 200 milliliters of cornsilk extract (high dose) in solution and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Cornsilk Drink (High dose)

Tamarind Rice

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice with Tamarind, 200 milliliters of plain water and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Tamarind Rice

Tamarind Drink

EXPERIMENTAL

50 grams carbohydrate in the form of rice, 200 milliliters of Tamarind extract in solution and 20 grams of garden peas.

Other: Tamarind Drink

Interventions

ControlOTHER

Plain rice with plain water

Control

Cumin rice with plain water

Cumin Rice

Cumin drink with plain rice

Cumin Drink

Low dose cornsilk rice with plain water

Cornsilk Rice (Low dose)

High dose cornsilk rice with plain water

Cornsilk Rice (High dose)

Low dose cornsilk drink with plain rice

Cornsilk Drink (Low dose)

High dose cornsilk drink with plain rice

Cornsilk Drink (High dose)

Tamarind rice with plain water

Tamarind Rice

Tamarind drink with plain rice

Tamarind Drink

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 60 Years
Sexmale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsHealthy male participants
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Chinese Male
  • Age between 21 to 60 years
  • Body Mass Index between 18.5 to 25.0 kg/m2
  • Waist circumference ≤ 90cm
  • Fasting blood glucose \< 7.0mmol/L
  • Blood pressure \<140mmHg systolic and \< 90mmHg diastolic
  • Do not partake in sports at the competitive and/or endurance levels and willing to stop any strenuous activity during or within 24 hours of test days

You may not qualify if:

  • Smoking
  • Allergic/intolerant to any of the test foods to be administered, or any of the following common food and ingredients: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, and tree nuts, shellfish, soya, wheat, gluten, cereal, fruits, dairy products, meat, vegetable, sugar and sweetener, natural food colourings or flavourings, etc.
  • Anyone with intentional food restrictions
  • People with known glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency)
  • Having metabolic or cardiovascular diseases (such as diabetes, hypertension, heart condition, etc), Having any other diseases involving the small intestine or the colon (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gastric reflux) or having any liver or kidney disorders or any family history of kidney stones.
  • Having medical conditions and/or taking medications known to affect glycemia (glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, thiazide diuretics),
  • Taking any prescribed medication or dietary supplements which may interfere with the study measurements
  • Excessive alcohol consumption: consuming ≥ 6 alcoholic drinks per week
  • Individuals who have donated blood or taken part in other studies within 4 weeks of study participation.
  • Have poor veins impeding venous access
  • Have history of severe vasovagal syncope (blackouts or near faints) following blood draws
  • Have known Chronic infection or known to suffer from or have previously suffered from or is a carrier of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Have active Tuberculosis (TB) or currently receiving treatment for TB
  • A team member of the study or is an immediate family member (Immediate family defined as a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, whether biological or legally adopted

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Clinical Nutrition Research Centre

Singapore, 117599, Singapore

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Metabolic Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 25, 2018

First Posted

September 26, 2018

Study Start

April 25, 2018

Primary Completion

September 15, 2020

Study Completion

September 15, 2020

Last Updated

February 3, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-02

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