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Dried Fruit for Blood Sugar Control

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Led By Cyril Kendall, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Adult males and/or non-pregnant females aged 18-75 years and in good health
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 120min
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Study Summary

This trial will test the effects of different types of dried fruit on blood sugar levels.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 in good health, who may have diabetes or issues with blood sugar levels like hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. It's not for those underweight or obese, younger than 18 or older than 75, on certain medications, non-compliant with procedures, or with major illnesses affecting carbohydrate metabolism.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, dates, apricots) can manage blood glucose better compared to white bread. It explores whether these fruits lower the body's sugar response by replacing high-GI carbs ('displacement effect') or through small doses of fructose ('catalytic' fructose effect).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves consuming dried fruit and white bread as a control food item rather than medication interventions, typical drug-related side effects are not expected. However individual responses to dietary changes may vary.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 75 years old and in good health.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 120min
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 120min for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Glycemic index (GI)

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: High GI Displacement EffectExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will consume a test meal containing white bread (dose: 25g available carbohydrate) and one variety of dried fruit (dose: 25g available carbohydrate) per visit for four visits. Varieties of dried fruit include: raisins, sultanas, dates, and apricots.
Group II: Dried Fruit - Glycemic IndexExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will consume a test meal containing one variety of dried fruit (dose: 50g available carbohydrate) per visit for four visits. Varieties include raisins, sultanas, dates, and apricots.
Group III: Catalytic Fructose Dose EffectExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will consume a test meal containing white bread (dose: 50g available carbohydrate) and one variety of dried fruit (dose: 7g fructose) per visit for four visits. Varieties of dried fruit include: raisins, sultanas, dates, and apricots.
Group IV: White Bread (Control)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will consume a test meal containing white bread (dose: 50g available carbohydrate) at three study visits.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Glycemia Consulting Inc.UNKNOWN
University of TorontoLead Sponsor
687 Previous Clinical Trials
1,018,285 Total Patients Enrolled
33 Trials studying Diabetes
3,831 Patients Enrolled for Diabetes
International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC)UNKNOWN

Media Library

Dried Fruit Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02960373 — N/A
Diabetes Research Study Groups: White Bread (Control), Dried Fruit - Glycemic Index, Catalytic Fructose Dose Effect, High GI Displacement Effect
Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Dried Fruit Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02960373 — N/A
Dried Fruit 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02960373 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are seniors unable to apply for the study due to age restrictions?

"The age limit for this medical trial is 18 to 75. There are 191 studies available for minors and 986 trials specifically crafted for seniors."

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Are applications being accepted for participation in this research endeavor?

"As indicated by the data accessible on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not currently enrolling participants. The study was first published on November 1st 2016 and last updated in early November of that same year. Nevertheless, there are 1308 other trials searching for volunteers right now."

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For whom is this clinical experiment available?

"This research team is seeking 10 participants with diabetes mellitus who are aged between 18 and 75. To be considered, applicants must also meet the prerequisite criteria of being a healthy adult male or non-pregnant female."

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