The Effects of Four Instant Maize Porridges on Satiety Measures

NCT ID: NCT07204470

Last Updated: 2025-10-02

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-21

Study Completion Date

2025-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study is designed to test the hypothesis that whole-grain forms of maize meal enhance and prolong satiety post-meal consumption.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Satiety

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Whole grain maize porridge prepared with cold water

White Star Whole Grain Instant Maize Porridge Original

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Breakfast cereal standardised to an isocaloric intake of approximately 350 kcal, consume entire portion within 15 minutes witnessed. No other food may be consumed during the 4 hour test period.

Intervention Type OTHER

Cereal is in porridge form. One 350 ml bottle of water provided for the 4 hour test period 7:00-11:00 a.m.. Control dinner meal consumed the prior evening, then fast 10 hours overnight before visiting the test facility on four test days one week apart.

Whole grain maize porridge prepared with hot water

White Star Whole Grain Instant Maize Porridge Original

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Breakfast cereal standardised to an isocaloric intake of approximately 350 kcal, consume entire portion within 15 minutes witnessed. No other food may be consumed during the 4 hour test period.

Intervention Type OTHER

Cereal is in porridge form. One 350 ml bottle of water provided for the 4 hour test period 7:00-11:00 a.m.. Control dinner meal consumed the prior evening, then fast 10 hours overnight before visiting the test facility on four test days one week apart.

Smart Food

FUTURELIFE Smart Food Original

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Breakfast cereal standardised to an isocaloric intake of approximately 350 kcal, consume entire portion within 15 minutes witnessed. No other food may be consumed during the 4 hour test period.

Intervention Type OTHER

Cereal is in porridge form. One 350 ml bottle of water provided for the 4 hour test period 7:00-11:00 a.m.. Control dinner meal consumed the prior evening, then fast 10 hours overnight before visiting the test facility on four test days one week apart.

Instant Maize Porridge - reduced sugar formulation (WSIP)

White Star Instant Maize Porridge Original- reduced sugar formulation (WSIP)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Breakfast cereal standardised to an isocaloric intake of approximately 350 kcal, consume entire portion within 15 minutes witnessed. No other food may be consumed during the 4 hour test period.

Intervention Type OTHER

Cereal is in porridge form. One 350 ml bottle of water provided for the 4 hour test period 7:00-11:00 a.m.. Control dinner meal consumed the prior evening, then fast 10 hours overnight before visiting the test facility on four test days one week apart.

Interventions

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Breakfast cereal standardised to an isocaloric intake of approximately 350 kcal, consume entire portion within 15 minutes witnessed. No other food may be consumed during the 4 hour test period.

Cereal is in porridge form. One 350 ml bottle of water provided for the 4 hour test period 7:00-11:00 a.m.. Control dinner meal consumed the prior evening, then fast 10 hours overnight before visiting the test facility on four test days one week apart.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Availability to participate on the test days
* Interest and consent to participate in the study
* Participants must be willing to fast 10 hours overnight before the test breakfast meal (only water allowed)
* Products and meals high in fiber, alcohol and strenuous exercise should be avoided 24 hours before the test
* Age 18-35 years
* Healthy BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
* Equal split, males and females

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnancy; breast-feeding
* History of gastrointestinal disease having an impact on food absorption or digestion; anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
* Anaemia
* Hypoglycaemia
* Cardiovascular disease; elevated plasma glucose; unstable thyroid function
* Abnormal/irregular menstrual cycle
* Substance abuse
* Being on medication which influences appetite
* Depression; smoking
* Participation in any weight altering program; weight gain or loss \> 5 kg in 3 months prior to enrolment
* History of intestinal discomfort when consuming relatively small (e.g., \<10g) amounts of non-digestible fibres
* Any known food allergies or intolerances such as wheat or soy; special diets prescribed by medical practitioner
* Any intensive physical training program
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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PepsiCo Global R&D

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Henrietta L de Kock

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

U Pretoria

Locations

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U. Pretoria

Pretoria, , South Africa

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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South Africa

Central Contacts

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Henrietta L de Kock, PhD

Role: CONTACT

012 420 3238

Facility Contacts

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Henrietta L de Kock, PhD

Role: primary

012 420 3238

Other Identifiers

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PEP-2410

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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