Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Metabolic Availability of Methionine in Mung Beans
Lead Sponsor:
Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Philippines
Collaborating Sponsors:
International Atomic Energy Agency
Mahidol University
Conditions:
Healthy Women of Child Bearing Potential
Eligibility:
FEMALE
19-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to determine the protein quality of Philippine mung beans. The main objective of this study is to determine the metabolic availability of methionine in mung beans that the bo...
Detailed Description
The pre-study assessments will include the measurement of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) / Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) by open-circuit indirect calorimetry, and body composition (fat and fat-free mas...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Non-pregnant
- Non-lactating
- Stable body weight
- Healthy, with no known clinical condition that would affect protein or AA metabolism, e.g. Diabetes
- Not on any medications that could affect protein or amino acid metabolism e.g. steroids.
Exclusion
- Unwillingness to participate or unable to tolerate the diet
- Recent history of weight loss within the last 3 months or on a weight-reducing diet
- Inability to tolerate study diets (e.g. Allergy to ingredients)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06184984
Start Date
April 1 2025
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
February 13 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute
City of Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines, 1630