NCT03863431

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the effect of high-carbohydrate vs. high-fat overfeeding (130% of energy requirements) on whole body insulin sensitivity. Following habitual diet, participants will be randomly allocated to either a high-carbohydrate or a high-fat diet intervention for 14-days. On days 0, 7 and 14 participants will undergo anthropometric and metabolic testing (primarily an oral glucose tolerance test \[OGTT\]).

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2019

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 14, 2019

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 5, 2019

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 22, 2019

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

February 24, 2021

Status Verified

February 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

February 14, 2019

Last Update Submit

February 23, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

High-fat dietsHigh-carbohydrate dietsGlycaemic control

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Whole-body insulin sensitivity index

    Assessed by oral glucose tolerance test

    The change between pre-, during and post- dietary interventions: Assessed on days 0, 7 and 14

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Body Mass Index

    Day 0, Day 7, Day 14

  • Fasting plasma glucose concentration

    Day 0, Day 7, Day 14

  • Fasting serum insulin concentration

    Day 0, Day 7, Day 14

  • Fasting plasma lipid profile (for example total and HDL cholesterol and TAG concentrations; all measured in mmol/L)

    Day 0, Day 7, Day 14

  • Indirect calorimetry

    Day 0, Day 7, Day 14

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

High-fat diet

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will consume a diet rich in fat (approximately 65% of total energy) and low in carbohydrate for 14 days. Measurements will be made at 0, 7 and 14 days.

Other: High-fat diet

High-carbohydrate diet

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will consume a diet rich in carbohydrate (approximately 70% of total energy) and low in fat for 14 days. Measurements will be made at 0, 7 and 14 days.

Other: High-carbohydrate diet

Interventions

Participants will consume a high fat diet for 14 days with approximately 65% of energy from fat. The diet will also provide an energy excess, at 130% of energy requirements. Participants will be provided with all of their meals and snacks throughout the study.

High-fat diet

Participants will consume a high fat diet for 14 days with approximately 70% of energy from carbohydrate. The diet will also provide an energy excess, at 130% of energy requirements. Participants will be provided with all of their meals and snacks throughout the study.

High-carbohydrate diet

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • years
  • BMI = 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
  • Male or female
  • Physically active (\> 3 x 30 min moderate exercise per week)
  • Non-smoker (including the use of vaporisers and e-cigarettes)
  • Healthy (determined by the School's standard health questionnaire)
  • No cardiometabolic or inflammatory illness

You may not qualify if:

  • Outside of age-range
  • Outside BMI range
  • Inactive (\< 3 x 30 min moderate exercise per week)
  • Smoker
  • Taking medication
  • History of cardiometabolic or inflammatory illness
  • Vegetarian/ vegan (as the high-fat diet is based on animal fats)
  • Other dietary restrictions which prevent consumption of the experimental diet
  • Consumption of probiotics within last 3 months (these influence the gut microbiota)
  • Participation in another clinical trial
  • Those with known or suspected food intolerances, allergies or hypersensitivity
  • Women who are known to be pregnant or who are intending to become pregnant over the course of the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Insulin ResistanceDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Glucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic Diseases

Interventions

Diet, High-FatDiet, High-Protein Low-Carbohydrate

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HyperinsulinismNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesDiabetes MellitusEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DietNutritional Physiological PhenomenaDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaDiet, Carbohydrate-RestrictedDiet TherapyNutrition TherapyTherapeuticsDiet, High-Protein

Study Officials

  • Carl Hulston, PhD

    Loughborough University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Zachary Lockhead, MSc

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Senior Lecturer Nutrition and Metabolism

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 14, 2019

First Posted

March 5, 2019

Study Start

May 22, 2019

Primary Completion

June 1, 2021

Study Completion

June 1, 2021

Last Updated

February 24, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-02

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