Effects of Hi-maize Resistant Starch on Insulin Sensitivity

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Insulin Resistance

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a dietary fiber, resistant starch, on insulin sensitivity. Low insulin sensitivity is a risk factor for some diseases including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This study will show if consuming resistant starch can help improve insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese people.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01058135

Run by

Ingredion Incorporated

People needed

32

Starts

2010-01-01

Expected to finish

2010-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-04-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 69. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Stable body weight
• No serious health conditions
• Waist circumference > or = to 89 cm (females) and 102 cm (males)

You may not qualify if…

• Diabetes
• other serious illnesses
• use of medications that affect outcomes
• BMI > or = 35.0 kg/m2

Where it is running

• Provident Clinical Research and Consulting, Inc — Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.