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Inulin and Acetate Production and Human Substrate Metabolism

A study testing Inulin and Resistant Starch and Inulin in people with Obesity and Pre Diabetes, run by Maastricht University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Based on our hypothesis that orally administered resistant starch and inulin/beta glucan will be fermented into a SCFA pattern high in acetate and that this will lead to beneficial effects on human substrate and energy metabolism, we aim to address the following primary objective: To investigate the effects of an… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 65 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obesity, Pre Diabetes
What is being tested?
Inulin and Resistant Starch and Inulin
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteNetherlands
Study dates
20 Feb 2018to 15 Nov 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 to 65 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • lean (BMI ≥ 20kg/m2 and ≤ 24.9kg/m2)
  • normoglycemic
  • aged 30 - 65 years
  • OR
  • overweight/obese (BMI ≥ 25kg/m2 and ≤ 34.9kg/m2)
  • pre-diabetes
  • aged between 30 - 65 years.

Who cannot join

  • diabetes mellitus
  • gastroenterological diseases or major abdominal surgery (allowed i.e.: - appendectomy, cholecystectomy)
  • lactose intolerance and other digestive disorders
  • cardiovascular disease, cancer, liver or kidney malfunction (determined -based on ALAT and creatinine levels, respectively)
  • disease with a life expectancy shorter than 5 years
  • Use of antibiotics 3 months prior inclusion
  • Use of probiotics or prebiotics

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Netherlands1 site
  • Maastricht University Medical Centre

    Maastricht

Other trials in Netherlands

About this study

Official title: The Effects of Inulin on Acetate Production and Human Substrate Metabolism

Based on our hypothesis that orally administered resistant starch and inulin/beta glucan will be fermented into a SCFA pattern high in acetate and that this will lead to beneficial effects on human substrate and energy metabolism, we aim to address the following primary objective:

To investigate the effects of an acute administration of inulin/beta glucan in combination with resistant starch on fecal and plasma acetate, as well as on fasting and postprandial substrate and energy metabolism in lean normoglycemic men and obese, prediabetic men.

Being tested
Inulin and Resistant Starch, Inulin, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Glucose Intolerance

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Inulin and Resistant StarchDietary supplement

    12g per inulin in combination 7.5 g resistant starch per day the day before the CID Resistant starch 7.5 g

  • InulinDietary supplement

    12g per inulin in combination with maltodextrin per day the day before the CID

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    isocaloric maltodextrin before test day

Study groups in NCT03711383
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorisocaloric maltodextrin the day before CIDs
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo
InulinActive comparator12 g of inulin + isocaloric maltodextrin the day before CID
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Inulin
Inulin and Resistant StarchExperimental12 g inulin + 7.5 g resistant starch the day before CID
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Inulin and Resistant Starch

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Plasma acetate concentrations (microM)

    Measured: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Energy expenditure (in kJ/min) using an open-circuit ventilated hood system (Omnical, Maastricht University, The Netherlands)

    Measured: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID

  2. Fat oxidation (in g/min) using an open-circuit ventilated hood system (Omnical, Maastricht University, The Netherlands)

    Measured: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID

  3. Carbohydrate oxidation (in g/min) using an open-circuit ventilated hood system (Omnical, Maastricht University, The Netherlands)

    Measured: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID

  4. Circulating hormone concentrations (Insulin, GLP-1, PYY)

    Measured: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID

  5. Circulating metabolite concentrations (Glucose, Free Fatty Acids, Triglycerides)

    Measured: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID

  6. Breath H2 using (Bedfont EC60 Gastrolyzer, Rochester, UK)

    Measured: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Oct 2018
  2. Study start20 Feb 2018
  3. Primary completion15 Nov 2018
  4. Study completion15 Nov 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03711383
Sponsor's protocol ID
NL63754.068.17
Status last verified
Oct 2018
First submitted
6 Jul 2018
Last updated
14 Jan 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Canfora EE, Hermes GDA, Muller M, Bastings J, Vaughan EE, van Den Berg MA, Holst JJ, Venema K, Zoetendal EG, Blaak EE. Fiber mixture-specific effect on distal colonic fermentation and metabolic health in lean but not in prediabetic men. Gut Microbes. 2022 Jan-Dec;14(1):2009297. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2021.2009297.

    PubMed 34923911

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Inulin and Resistant Starch and Inulin in people with Obesity and Pre Diabetes, run by Maastricht University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Netherlands. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Plasma acetate concentrations (microM) (time frame: At baseline and up to four hours after a high-fat mixed meal of each CID). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03711383, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jan 2020.

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