Impact of low glycemic index shakes on glucose levels in overweight adults
The Impact of Low Glycemic Index Nutritional Shake on Glucose Regulation in Overweight and Obese Adults
This study is testing if having a low glycemic index shake for breakfast can help overweight adults keep their blood sugar levels more stable.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Arizona State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06856460 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how incorporating a low glycemic index nutritional shake into the breakfast of non-diabetic overweight and obese adults affects their glucose regulation. Participants will follow a self-selected diet for one week, followed by two weeks where they will consume either the shake or a control oat cereal for breakfast. The aim is to assess the potential benefits of meal replacement with a low glycemic index option on post-meal glucose levels in a real-world setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are non-diabetic adults aged 25-65 with a body mass index between 25 and 39 who maintain a stable weight.
Not a fit: Patients with a body mass index outside the specified range or those with certain medical conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help improve glucose regulation and support weight management in overweight and obese individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that low glycemic index foods can improve glycemic responses, but this specific approach of meal replacement in free-living adults is less explored.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index 25-40 * Eating pattern 3 meals a day * stable weight for the last 2 months (\<5 pounds fluctuation) * Willing to eat oat cereal for breakfast * glycated hemoglobin \<7% Exclusion Criteria: * glycated hemoglobin \>7% * Body mass index ≤25 or ≥ 40 * Night shifting work * Atypical meal pattern (not three meals a day or intermittent fasting) * Thyroid medication * Bariatric surgery * Habitual strenuous exercise * Commuting by bicycle * Eating disorders * Use of aspirin during the duration of the study * Intake of Vit C \>60 mg/day during the study * cancer * cardiovascular disease * renal disease * hepatic disease * X-ray, MRI or CT appointment during the study duration * Current infection requiring medication * Chronic, contagious, infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, C, or HIV * Medications of supplements that could affect body weight or appetite (i.e. Ozempic) * Participating in another study at the same time
Where this trial is running
Phoenix, Arizona
- Arizona State University 850 PBC — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alicia Nguyen
- Email: shake.hydration@gmail.com
- Phone: 480-447-4811
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.