Assessment of Glycemic Index of Different Dates

NCT ID: NCT04117828

Last Updated: 2019-11-08

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-10-14

Study Completion Date

2019-11-30

Brief Summary

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Glycemic Index is a system of classification of different foods with significant levels of carbohydrates based on how they affect blood glucose levels after being consumed. In this study we will compare glycemic index of different varieties

Detailed Description

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Glycemic Index is a system of classification of different foods with significant levels of carbohydrates based on how they affect blood glucose levels after being consumed. Despite being a significant parameter of blood glucose, GI does not depict the effect of the food when taken in a controlled recommended amount, and so the Glycemic Loads (GL) must also be calculated, thereby measuring the impact on glycemic levels after consumption of standard food portion sizes. Dates are high energy foods consumed in various parts of the world, are known to be a source of several important nutrients and are also shown to have significant impacts in preventing illnesses due to their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial actions as well as preventative action against oxidative reactions The greatly frequent consumption of dates necessitates the identification of their GI and GL to ensure whether consumption is beneficial and safe for individuals. The objective of the study is to determine and compare the values of GI and GL of three varieties of dates in order to assess their safe consumption by individuals

Conditions

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Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

40 participants will be included in the study and will be divided into four groups. The AKU faculty and staff will be invited to MDL with fasting of 12 hr. Written informed consent (a copy will also be provided to the participant) will be taken from each individual.Following vitals will be measured body weight, height and blood pressure. 1st group will be the control that will consume 50 g of glucose and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th group will consume 50 g of different kinds of dates. Their blood sugar level will be checked at 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 mins. Glycemic index and glycemic load will be calculated and will be compared.
Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control

50 g of glucose will be given to the individuals

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Dates

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae. Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates provide a wide range of essential nutrients, and has certain protective effects on health of individuals.

1st Intervention group

50 g of Aseel dates will be given to the individuals

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dates

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae. Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates provide a wide range of essential nutrients, and has certain protective effects on health of individuals.

2nd Intervention group

50 g of Ajwa dates will be given to the individuals

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dates

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae. Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates provide a wide range of essential nutrients, and has certain protective effects on health of individuals.

3rd Intervention group

50 g of Karbala dates will be given to the individuals

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dates

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae. Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates provide a wide range of essential nutrients, and has certain protective effects on health of individuals.

Interventions

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Dates

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae. Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates provide a wide range of essential nutrients, and has certain protective effects on health of individuals.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* General population from AKU
* Adult ages (18- 60 years) will be included in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals with Dates/Ajwa allergy
* Pregnant women and individuals with diabetes, metabolic syndrome or any other co-morbidity will be excluded
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Aga Khan University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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NASEER AHMED

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Naseer Ahmed, Ph.D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

AKU

Locations

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Agha Khan University Hospital

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Naseer Ahmed, Ph.D

Role: CONTACT

3333382013

Javeria Farooq, M.Phil

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Naseer Ahmed, Ph.D

Role: primary

3333382013

Other Identifiers

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NA124

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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