Avocado Snacks for Prediabetes
(AVOC4 Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Compare the effects of three evening snacks on morning fasting and postprandial glucose and insulin concentrations in individuals with prediabetes.
Research Team
Britt Burton-Freeman, ph.D
Principal Investigator
Illinois Institute of Technology
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for men and women aged 25-70 with prediabetes, defined as fasting blood glucose between 100-125 mg/dL. Participants should be nonsmokers in good health without cardiovascular or metabolic diseases, not on interfering medications, and able to follow the study's diet and testing protocols.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive different evening snacks in a randomized order before each Study Day visit
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Avocado
- low fat yogurt
- low fat yogurt + fiber +fat
Avocado is already approved in Canada, United States for the following indications:
- None specifically approved; however, components like Avocatin B are under investigation for diabetes management
- None specifically approved; however, components like Avocatin B are under investigation for diabetes management
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Lead Sponsor
Hass Avocado Board
Collaborator