Assessing the glycemic index of sweet corn products
Determination of the Glycemic Index of Differently Processed Sweet Corn
NA · University of Florida · NCT06847815
This study is testing how different sweet corn products affect blood sugar levels and feelings of hunger in people after they eat them.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Florida (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Gainesville, Florida and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06847815 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates how different sweet corn products and varieties affect glycemic response after consumption. Participants will consume specified amounts of sweet corn and a glucose tolerance drink while their blood glucose levels are monitored through capillary blood samples. The study also aims to explore hunger and satiety levels following sweet corn intake. The findings could provide insights into the digestibility of sweet corn and its impact on blood sugar levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults who can provide informed consent and are willing to participate in the dietary assessments.
Not a fit: Patients with metabolic diseases affecting blood glucose levels, such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help patients make informed dietary choices regarding sweet corn and its effects on blood sugar management.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into the glycemic index of various foods, this specific focus on sweet corn products is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to provide written consent in English * Willing to consume 50 g of glucose in less than 15 minutes (2 mornings) * Willing to consume around 250 to 350 g of sweet corn in 10 to 15 minutes (3 mornings) * Willing to provide 7 capillary blood samples by fingerstick (by fine lancet) during each 2-hour session Exclusion Criteria: * Metabolic disease or condition affecting blood glucose, such as diabetes type 1 and 2, metabolic syndrome, or polycystic ovary syndrome * Baseline fasting blood glucose \> 100 mg/dL * Currently pregnant
Where this trial is running
Gainesville, Florida and 1 other locations
- Food Science and Human Nutrition Building — Gainesville, Florida, United States (RECRUITING)
- University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Audrey Study Coordinator
- Email: ufnutrition@ifas.ufl.edu
- Phone: 352-256-2936
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.
Conditions: Glycemic Index, sweet corn, glycemic index