Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

WHNRC (Western Human Nutrition Research Center) Honey Study

Lead Sponsor:

USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Honey Board

Conditions:

Postprandial Glycemia

Metabolic Stress

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research is to compare two snacks, one with honey and nuts and the other with sugar and nuts, on glucose levels before and after eating these snacks. The investigators hypothesize...

Detailed Description

Consuming sugar creates a feeling of satiation, and may buffer metabolic stress. However, prolonged postprandial hyperglycemia has been identified as a potential risk factor in type 2 diabetes and car...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women must be pre-menopausal
  • Willing to consume snacks that contain honey, table sugar, and tree nuts

Exclusion

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) \<18.5 or \>40
  • Allergies to tree nuts
  • Current medical diagnoses of chronic diseases including cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, renal diseases, cancer, type 1 or type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease requiring medication, inflammatory or irritable bowel diseases, or those with recent major surgeries
  • No individuals who fall in to the vulnerable categories of adults including those unable to consent, pregnant women, children, or prisoners will be eligible for this study
  • Routinely taking medications known to affect glucose response.
  • Caffeine and alcohol use will not be excluded, but should be carefully reported by each subject.
  • Regarding female candidates:
  • Post-menopausal
  • Women who have been pregnant or nursing within the last 6 months or plan to become pregnant during the trial will be ineligible

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 16 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06107231

Start Date

January 16 2024

End Date

October 30 2026

Last Update

November 24 2025

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USDA, ARS, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Davis, California, United States, 95616