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Official title Comparison of Dairy and Plant-based Alternatives in Adolescents and Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06874400
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of the Dairy vs Plant study is to compare the effects of dairy and plant-based alternative products on blood sugar regulation and nutrient quality in adolescents and older adults. We are inviting healthy, non-diabetic participants aged 14-18 and 60-75, both males and females to participate.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 14 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age 14-18 years old (adolescents) or 60-75 years old (older adults)
- BMI z-score \>+1SD, \<+2SD (adolescents) or BMI 25-30 kg/m2 (older adults)
- Willing to maintain habitual diet, physical activity pattern, and body weight throughout the study.
- Willing to maintain current dietary supplement use throughout the study. On study visit days, subject agrees not to take any supplements until...
- Willing to abstain from alcohol consumption for 24hrs prior to all study visits.
You likely can't join if
- Smoking
- Thyroid problems
- Lactose intolerance and/or allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities to study treatments
- Previous history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, short bowel syndrome...
- Presence of gastrointestinal disorder or surgeries within the past year.
- Inability to comply with the experimental procedures and follow our safety guidelines
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 14-18 years old (adolescents) or 60-75 years old (older adults)
- BMI z-score \>+1SD, \<+2SD (adolescents) or BMI 25-30 kg/m2 (older adults)
- Willing to maintain habitual diet, physical activity pattern, and body weight throughout the study.
- Willing to maintain current dietary supplement use throughout the study. On study visit days, subject agrees not to take any supplements until dismissal from the Nutrition Intervention Center.
- Willing to abstain from alcohol consumption for 24hrs prior to all study visits.
- Willing to avoid vigorous physical activity for 24hrs prior to all study visits.
- Willing to refrain from cannabis use throughout the entire duration of the study.
- Willing to refrain from protein supplement use (e.g. protein powder) throughout the entire duration of the study.
- Understands the study procedures, provides informed consent to participate in the study, and authorizes release of relevant protected health information to the study investigator.
- Smoking
- Thyroid problems
- Lactose intolerance and/or allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities to study treatments
- Previous history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, short bowel syndrome, malabsorptive syndrome, pancreatitis, gallbladder or biliary disease
- Presence of gastrointestinal disorder or surgeries within the past year.
- Inability to comply with the experimental procedures and follow our safety guidelines
- Regular breakfast skipping (\>3 days a week)
- On a special diet (e.g. ketogenic, Atkins, high protein) or restrained eaters as identified by a score of \>20 on the Eating Attitudes Questionnaire
- Difficulties with eating or swallowing
- Fasting blood glucose \>5.6mmol/L measured at screening
- Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure \>120mmHg, diastolic blood pressure \>80mmHg) as defined by the average blood pressure measured at screening
- Weight gain or loss of \>10lbs in previous three months
- Consuming prescription or non-prescription drug, herbal or nutritional supplements known to affect outcome of the study as per investigator's judgement
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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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, 14 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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