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Peas in Chili for Blood Sugar and Appetite Control (PEA5 Trial)

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Led By Heather Blewett, PhD
Research Sponsored by St. Boniface Hospital
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Generally healthy male or female, between the age of 18-40 years;
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Major surgery within the last 3 months
Active treatment for any type of cancer within 1 year prior to study start
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 120 min
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Summary

This trial is testing different types of peas to see which kind has the most impact on blood sugar and appetite.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for generally healthy men and women aged 18-40, with a BMI of 18.5-30. They should regularly eat three meals a day and be willing to follow the study's requirements after giving informed consent.
What is being tested?
The study tests how different types of chili containing whole yellow peas, split yellow peas, or rice affect blood sugar levels and feelings of fullness in volunteers after they eat.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves eating chili with peas or rice, side effects may include typical digestive responses such as gas or bloating. Individual reactions can vary based on personal food sensitivities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 40 years old and generally healthy.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have not had major surgery in the last 3 months.
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I haven't had cancer treatment in the last year.
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I have a history of liver disease or my liver tests are higher than normal.
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I have a history of kidney disease or my kidney tests are not normal.
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I have a history of heart disease.
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I have diabetes or my blood sugar levels are high.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~120 min
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 120 min for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Post-prandial glucose
Post-prandial insulin
Secondary study objectives
Appetite scores
Other study objectives
Acceptability of test products
Calorie consumption
Gastrointestinal effects
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Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Whole yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Chili containing 25g available carbohydrate from whole yellow peas. Intervention: Whole yellow pea chili
Group II: Split yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Chili containing 25g available carbohydrate from split yellow peas. Intervention: Split yellow pea chili
Group III: Rice-SatietyPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Rice chili with the same calories as the pea chili. Intervention: Rice chili
Group IV: Rice-PPGRPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Chili containing 25g available carbohydrate from long grain white rice. Intervention: Rice chili

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaOTHER_GOV
34 Previous Clinical Trials
2,293 Total Patients Enrolled
University of ManitobaOTHER
612 Previous Clinical Trials
201,530 Total Patients Enrolled
St. Boniface HospitalLead Sponsor
53 Previous Clinical Trials
13,910 Total Patients Enrolled
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