Assessing how different foods affect blood sugar levels
Glycaemic Index Testing of Carbohydrate Containing Foods Using a Standardised Method
This study tests how different types of carbohydrates in foods affect blood sugar levels to help people make better dietary choices for reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Imperial College London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT01833689 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of various dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar by measuring the glycaemic index. Participants will consume different test foods, and their blood glucose responses will be compared to a standard glucose reference. The study employs a randomized cross-over design, allowing each participant to test multiple foods while controlling for individual variability. Data collected aims to provide dietary recommendations that could help reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18-65 with a BMI between 18.5 and 27 kg/m2.
Not a fit: Patients with diabetes, chronic diseases, glucose impairment, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better dietary guidelines that help individuals manage their blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully explored the glycaemic index and its effects on health, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI 18.5-27 kg/m2 * age 18-65 years * healthy Exclusion Criteria: * diabetes * chronic disease * glucose impairment * pregnancy
Where this trial is running
London
- NIHR/Wellcome Trust Imperial CRF — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gary Frost, BSc SRD PhD — Imperial College London
- Study coordinator: Gary Frost, BSc SRD PhD
- Email: g.frost@imperial.ac.uk
- Phone: 020 8383 8037
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.