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Split pea muffins for Post-meal Blood Sugar Response (PEA3 Trial)

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Led By Heather Blewett, PhD

Research Sponsored by St. Boniface Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 120 min

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PEA3 Trial Summary

This trial is testing the effects of different types of peas on blood sugar and appetite in healthy people.

Who is the study for?

Healthy men and women aged 18-40, with a BMI of 18.5-30, who eat three meals daily can join this study on peas in muffins affecting blood sugar and fullness. Excluded are those with diabetes, abnormal cholesterol or triglycerides, recent major surgery, liver/kidney disease, cancer treatment within a year, shift workers, unstable weight or dieting individuals.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial is testing how different types of muffins (split pea muffins vs wheat muffins vs whole pea muffins) affect post-meal blood sugar levels and feelings of fullness in healthy volunteers as part of research on the physical effects of peas.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve eating different types of muffins made from peas or wheat which are common foods, no significant side effects are expected beyond potential mild digestive discomfort for some individuals.

PEA3 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 120 min

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~120 min

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 120 min for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Post-prandial glucose response

Post-prandial insulin

Secondary outcome measures

Appetite ratings

Other outcome measures

Acceptability of test products

Gastrointestinal side effects

Metabolomics

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PEA3 Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: whole yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

2 muffins containing 25g available carbohydrate from whole yellow peas. Intervention: Whole pea muffins

Group II: split yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

2 muffins containing 25g available carbohydrate from split yellow peas. Intervention: Split pea muffins

Group III: wheat-satietyPlacebo Group1 Intervention

2 muffins containing wheat flour to match the calories in the whole and split pea muffins. Intervention: Wheat muffins

Group IV: wheat-PPGRPlacebo Group1 Intervention

2 muffins containing 25g available carbohydrate from wheat flour. Intervention: Wheat muffins

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ManitobaOTHER

595 Previous Clinical Trials

199,498 Total Patients Enrolled

St. Boniface HospitalLead Sponsor

51 Previous Clinical Trials

11,585 Total Patients Enrolled

Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaOTHER_GOV

33 Previous Clinical Trials

2,281 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this research endeavor accepting new participants at present?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov's records, this medical trial has stopped its patient recruitment process. The initial posting of the study was on November 7th 2017 and it underwent an update at October 24th 2022. However, there are 9 other trials actively searching for participants as of now."

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Is this study accessible to individuals aged seventy and above?

"The age range of participants eligible to enrol in this trial spans from 18 years old to 40. For minors and seniors, there are separate clinical trials with bespoke inclusion criteria."

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What criteria must potential participants meet to be eligible for this research endeavor?

"This investigation requires 24 participants who present with post-prandial glycaemic response. Eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to: Being a male or female in the 18 - 40 age range; Having a BMI between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m2; Consuming breakfast, lunch and dinner at typical times; Willingness to sign an informed consent form and comply with all study protocols."

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Recent research and studies

The American Journal of Clinical NutritionJournal

Effects of Glucose-to-fructose Ratios in Solutions on Subjective Satiety, Food Intake, and Satiety Hormones in Young Men

Akhavan, Tina, and G Harvey Anderson. 2007. “Effects of Glucose-to-fructose Ratios in Solutions on Subjective Satiety, Food Intake, and Satiety Hormones in Young Men”. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP). doi:10.1093/ajcn/86.5.1354.

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effect of Peas in Muffins on Blood Glucose and Appetite Control

Dr. Heather Blewett 2017. "Effect of Peas in Muffins on Blood Glucose and Appetite Control". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03306706.

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