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
Active Locations (1)
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USDA, ARS, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Davis, California, United States, 95616