A Human Clinical Trial Evaluating the Effect of MealShape™ on Blood Glucose Level Following Consumption of Standard Meal

NCT ID: NCT02074423

Last Updated: 2014-02-28

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

18 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-03-31

Study Completion Date

2014-02-28

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of MealShape, a Ceylon cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) on blood glucose and insulin response after consumption of a standard meal composed of white bread, in healthy male and female volunteers.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Postprandial Glycemia Postprandial Insulinemia

Keywords

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Cinnamon extract Postprandial glycemia Glycemic index Pre-diabetes Metabolic syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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MealShape cinnamon extract

Intake of 2 capsules of 500 mg MealShape 30 minutes before consumption of a standard meal (white bread)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MealShape cinnamon extract

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Acute administration of 1 g PO (2 capsules of 500 mg)

Placebo

Intake of 2 capsules of 500 mg placebo, composed of 20% microcrystalline cellulose and 80% dicalcium phosphate, 30 minutes before consumption of a standard meal (white bread)

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Acute administration of 1 g PO (2 capsules of 500 mg)

Interventions

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MealShape cinnamon extract

Acute administration of 1 g PO (2 capsules of 500 mg)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Acute administration of 1 g PO (2 capsules of 500 mg)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy male and female volunteers, able to read and write, aged from 18 to 45 years inclusive at time of screening
* Good physical condition
* Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18,5 and \< 25 kg/m²
* Written informed consent provided prior to screening, after receiving and understanding the subject information
* Stable body weight (\< 5% variation) within the last 3 months prior to screening.
* Subject accepting to keep the same lifestyle throughout the study regarding physical activity, no smoking etc.
* Registered with the French Social Security, in agreement with the French law on biomedical experimentation.

Exclusion Criteria

* Subject with type 1 or 2 diabetes
* Smoker. Light smoker (less than 5 cigarettes per day) or former smoker (smoking more than 5 cigarettes per day) having stopped less than three months. Smoking (or use of smoking substitute e.g. nicotine patch) is not permitted from screening throughout the study.
* Subject with fasting capillary blood glucose level \> 110 mg/dl.
* Subject with fasting capillary blood glucose level ≤ 110 mg/dl and 2 hours postprandial capillary blood glucose level \> 140 mg/dl during an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.
* Subject with any sensitivity or allergy to any of the products used within this clinical trial.
* Intake of product (food and dietary supplement) having an effect on glycemia and insulinemia.
* Intake of all chronic medication excepted oestroprogestative or progestative contraception started at least three months preceding the screening visit.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Dialpha

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Xavier Deplanque

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Naturalpha

Locations

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Centre de Nutrition Clinique Naturalpha

Lilles, , France

Site Status

Countries

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France

References

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Zimmet P, Alberti KG, Shaw J. Global and societal implications of the diabetes epidemic. Nature. 2001 Dec 13;414(6865):782-7. doi: 10.1038/414782a.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 11742409 (View on PubMed)

Finkelstein EA, Khavjou OA, Thompson H, Trogdon JG, Pan L, Sherry B, Dietz W. Obesity and severe obesity forecasts through 2030. Am J Prev Med. 2012 Jun;42(6):563-70. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.10.026.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22608371 (View on PubMed)

Rafehi H, Ververis K, Karagiannis TC. Controversies surrounding the clinical potential of cinnamon for the management of diabetes. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2012 Jun;14(6):493-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2011.01538.x. Epub 2011 Dec 27.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22093965 (View on PubMed)

Davis PA, Yokoyama W. Cinnamon intake lowers fasting blood glucose: meta-analysis. J Med Food. 2011 Sep;14(9):884-9. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2010.0180. Epub 2011 Apr 11.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21480806 (View on PubMed)

Baker WL, Gutierrez-Williams G, White CM, Kluger J, Coleman CI. Effect of cinnamon on glucose control and lipid parameters. Diabetes Care. 2008 Jan;31(1):41-3. doi: 10.2337/dc07-1711. Epub 2007 Oct 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17909085 (View on PubMed)

Magistrelli A, Chezem JC. Effect of ground cinnamon on postprandial blood glucose concentration in normal-weight and obese adults. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2012 Nov;112(11):1806-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.07.037.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 23102179 (View on PubMed)

Beejmohun V, Peytavy-Izard M, Mignon C, Muscente-Paque D, Deplanque X, Ripoll C, Chapal N. Acute effect of Ceylon cinnamon extract on postprandial glycemia: alpha-amylase inhibition, starch tolerance test in rats, and randomized crossover clinical trial in healthy volunteers. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Sep 23;14:351. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-351.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 25249234 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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http://www.efsa.europa.eu/fr/efsajournal/doc/2604.pdf

Guidance on the scientific requirements for health claims related to 2 appetite ratings, weight management, and blood glucose concentrations

Other Identifiers

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12-026

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id