Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 55

Effects of different snacks on glucose and insulin levels

Official title: Effects of Snack Types on Acute Glucose and Insulin Response

Run by San Diego State University · NCT03956602 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how different snacks like pretzels and nuts affect blood sugar, insulin levels, and feelings of fullness in healthy adults.

More Satiety trials

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
Enrollment160 (estimated)
SponsorSan Diego State University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Diego, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 15, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT03956602 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 to 55 who do not smoke, are not pregnant, and do not have metabolic disorders or allergies to nuts or gluten.

Probably not a fit

Patients with metabolic disorders, smokers, pregnant women, or those with allergies to nuts or gluten may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates how various types of snacks, including pretzels, Brazil nuts, potato chips, mixed nuts, and white bread, affect postprandial satiety, glucose levels, insulin response, antioxidant capacity, and anxiety in healthy individuals. Participants aged 18 to 55 will consume these snacks, and their physiological responses will be measured to determine the impact of snack type on metabolic health. The study aims to provide insights into dietary choices and their effects on health outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help patients make informed dietary choices that improve metabolic health and satiety.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored the effects of snack types on health, this specific approach focusing on acute glucose and insulin response is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-55 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Smoker
* Pregnant woman
* Required dietary supplement use
* Required medication of metabolic disorders
* Allergy to nuts or gluten (wheat)

Where it's running

  • School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.