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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 15, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03956602 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
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School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mee Young Hong
- Email: mhong2@sdsu.edu
- Phone: 6195942392
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.