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Soy Flour for Obesity

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Led By Marta Y Pepino de Gruev, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Male and female between 21-45 years of age
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
History of bariatric surgery
Presence of malabsorption syndrome
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up -30 minutes to 120 min post-prandially
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial examines how replacing some carbohydrates in staple foods with soy flour can help reduce blood sugar spikes and improve feelings of fullness. By enriching bread with soy flour, it could provide more protein and

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who are dealing with obesity. It's designed to see if replacing some wheat flour with soy flour in their diet can help manage blood sugar levels and increase feelings of fullness after eating.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effect of substituting wheat flour with soybean flour on how quickly glucose is released into the bloodstream, which could potentially reduce hunger and lower the risk of diabetes.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves dietary changes, potential side effects may include digestive changes or food sensitivities due to soy intake.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 21 and 45 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have had weight loss surgery in the past.
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I have a condition that prevents my body from absorbing nutrients properly.
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I currently smoke or quit smoking less than 6 months ago.
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I am currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or have reached menopause.
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My hemoglobin level is below the normal range for my gender.
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I have a condition affecting my intestines, liver, or kidneys.
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I have diabetes or am taking medication for diabetes.
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I have high blood pressure that hasn't been treated.
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I was diagnosed with cancer less than 5 years ago.
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I have seizures.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~-30 minutes to 120 min post-prandially
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and -30 minutes to 120 min post-prandially for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Plasma glucose
Plasma insulin
Secondary study objectives
Hunger-Satiety

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TortillaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bread will be prepared with 100 % of wheat flour and with some replacements by different % of soy flour (at three concentrations)
Group II: BreadExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bread will be prepared with 100 % of wheat flour and with some replacements by different % of soy flour (at three concentrations)
Group III: ArepaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Arepa will be prepared with 100 % of wheat flour and with some replacements by different % of soy flour (at three concentrations)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Kenneth Dallmier Consulting, LLCUNKNOWN
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignLead Sponsor
197 Previous Clinical Trials
38,245 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Obesity
2,490 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Marta Y Pepino de Gruev, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
3 Previous Clinical Trials
239 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Obesity
151 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
~8 spots leftby Feb 2025
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