Effect of Amino Acids and Sugar Alcohols on Satiation Peptides and Activation of Specific Brain Regions

NCT ID: NCT02823249

Last Updated: 2017-02-28

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-05-31

Study Completion Date

2015-04-30

Brief Summary

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With this study the investigators investigate the effects of amino acids (tryptophan, leucin) and sugar alcohols (xylitol, erythritol) on satiety mechanisms and brain activation.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Endocrine System Diseases

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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1.56 g L-Tryptophan

1.56 g L-Tryptophan in 300 mL tap water given via nasogastric tube

\+ after 60 min: 500ml of a mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate) given via nasogastric tube

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

1.56 g L-Tryptophan

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Tap water

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Nasogastric Tube

Intervention Type DEVICE

1.56 g L-Leucine

1.56 g L-Leucine in 300 mL tap water given via nasogastric tube

\+ after 60 min: 500ml of a mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate) given via nasogastric tube

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

1.56 g L-Leucine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Tap water

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Nasogastric Tube

Intervention Type DEVICE

50 g Xylitol

50 g Xylitol in 300 mL tap water given via nasogastric tube

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

50 g Xylitol

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Tap water

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Nasogastric Tube

Intervention Type DEVICE

75 g Erythritol

75 g Erythritol in 300 mL tap water given via nasogastric tube

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

75 g Erythritol

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Tap water

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Nasogastric Tube

Intervention Type DEVICE

75 g Glucose and mixed liquid meal

75 g Glucose in 300 mL tap water given via nasogastric tube

\+ after 60 min: 500ml of a mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate) given via nasogastric tube

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

75 g Glucose

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Tap water

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Nasogastric Tube

Intervention Type DEVICE

Tap water and mixed liquid meal

300 mL tap water given via nasogastric tube

\+ after 60 min: 500ml of a mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate) given via nasogastric tube

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Tap water

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Nasogastric Tube

Intervention Type DEVICE

Interventions

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1.56 g L-Tryptophan

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1.56 g L-Leucine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

50 g Xylitol

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

75 g Erythritol

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

75 g Glucose

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Tap water

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mixed liquid meal (Ensure Plus®; 17% protein, 29% fat and 54% carbohydrate)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Nasogastric Tube

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy normal weight subjects with a body-mass index of 19.0-24.9
* Healthy obese subjects with a body-mass index of \> 30
* Normal eating habits (no diets; no dietary changes; no special dietary habits such as vegetarian/vegan)
* Age 18-40 years
* Stable body weight for at least three months

Exclusion Criteria

* Smoking
* Substance abuse
* Regular intake of medications (except for oral contraceptives)
* Medical or psychiatric illness
* History of gastrointestinal disorders
* Food allergies
* Pregnancy, breast feeding
* Body piercings that cannot be removed
* History of claustrophobia
* Left-hander
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Christoph Beglinger, Prof.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Locations

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University Hospital Basel

Basel, Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland

Site Status

Countries

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Switzerland

Other Identifiers

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fMRI Aminoacids

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id