Status:
COMPLETED
Barley Tortillas Study in Healthy Volunteers
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The variation in starch and fibre composition of prepared barley tortillas will have a significant effect on glycemic response.
Detailed Description
Specifically, we wish to examine the glycemic response of barley tortillas containing different ratios of amylose and amylopectin and different amounts of soluble and insoluble fibre with an appropria...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- male or female age 18 to 40 years
- normal glycated hemoglobin of \<6%
- BMI of 20 to 30
- must read the consent form
- must comply with the protocol requirements
Exclusion
- allergies to barley flour
- presence of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid disease, and requiring medication for these conditions
- requiring medication for glycemic control
- consumption of supplements which have an effect on blood glucose response
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00831285
Start Date
December 1 2008
End Date
February 1 2010
Last Update
February 22 2010
Active Locations (1)
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St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2H 2A6