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Official title Whey Protein Ingestion and Glucose Control in Pre- and Post Diabetic Individuals
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06694155
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To examine the effects of twice daily whey protein consumption on blood glucose and insulin in pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals
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Who can take part
Ages 50 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Males and females ages 50-70 years.
- Body mass index between 25-45 kg/m2
- Capable of providing informed consent.
- COVID-19 negative and/or asymptomatic.
- Willing to abstain from drinking alcohol or consuming marijuana and CBD products during the 7-day study meal period on two occasions.
You likely can't join if
- Subject who does not/will not eat dairy protein sources.
- people taking exogenous insulin injections or GLP /GIP injections or other appetite suppressants.
- Unwilling to keep a detailed 7 day food journal on two occasions
- Unwilling to wear a CGM for 7 days on two occasions and share the data with the research team.
- Lactose intolerance.
- Hemoglobin \<10g/dL at screening.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Males and females ages 50-70 years.
- Body mass index between 25-45 kg/m2
- Capable of providing informed consent.
- COVID-19 negative and/or asymptomatic.
- Willing to abstain from drinking alcohol or consuming marijuana and CBD products during the 7-day study meal period on two occasions.
- HbA1c: 5.7-6.4% or 6.5% to 7.5% or fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dL
- Subject who does not/will not eat dairy protein sources.
- people taking exogenous insulin injections or GLP /GIP injections or other appetite suppressants.
- Unwilling to keep a detailed 7 day food journal on two occasions
- Unwilling to wear a CGM for 7 days on two occasions and share the data with the research team.
- Lactose intolerance.
- Hemoglobin \<10g/dL at screening.
- History of chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer in the 6 months prior to enrollment.
- History of gastrointestinal bypass/reduction surgery.
- Pregnant or lactating individuals.
- History of a chronic inflammatory disease (e.g. Lupus, Crohn's disease)
- Currently receiving androgen (e.g., testosterone) or anabolic (e.g., GH, IGF-I) therapy.
- Currently using corticosteroid medications (cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, etc.).
- Unwilling to avoid using protein or amino-acid supplements during participation.
- Unwilling to fast overnight.
- Any medical condition or medication that the PI or clinical study staff finds contradictory to this study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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