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Effect of Galactose Ingestion on Postprandial Lipemia

The Acute Effects of Galactose Ingestion on Oral Fat Tolerance

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03439878
Enrollment
10
Registered
2018-02-20
Start date
2018-02-01
Completion date
2018-05-01
Last updated
2018-05-24

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Conditions

Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Lipemia

Brief summary

This study aims to assess the postprandial triglyceride response to the ingestion of a high-fat meal with co-ingestion of either galactose, or glucose.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTGalactose

Co-ingestion of d-galactose with a high-fat meal

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTGlucose

Co-ingestion of d-glucose with a high-fat meal

Sponsors

University of Bath
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Participants and the researchers performing biochemical analyses will be blinded to the intervention.

Intervention model description

Randomized, blinded crossover design.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male * 18 to 35 years old * Body mass index \<30 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

* Female * Body mass index \>29.9 kg/m2 * Any history of metabolic disease * Allergies or intolerances to milk and/or cream

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postprandial increase plasma triglyceride concentrations5 hoursIncremental area under the curve (iAUC) of plasma triglyceride concentrations

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postprandial subjective fullness ratings5 hoursPostprandial area under the curve of fullness ratings measured by visual analogue scales (0-100 mm)
Postprandial plasma glucose concentrations5 hoursIncremental area under the curve (iAUC) of plasma glucose concentrations
Postprandial plasma non-esterified fatty acid concentrations5 hoursPostprandial area under the curve of non-esterified fatty acid concentrations
Postprandial plasma lactate concentrations5 hoursIncremental area under the curve (iAUC) of plasma lactate concentrations
Postprandial subjective hunger ratings5 hoursPostprandial area under the curve of hunger ratings measured by visual analogue scales (0-100 mm)
Postprandial subjective satisfaction ratings5 hoursPostprandial area under the curve of satisfaction ratings measured by visual analogue scales (0-100 mm)
Postprandial prospective food consumption ratings5 hoursPostprandial area under the curve of prospective food consumption ratings measured by visual analogue scales (0-100 mm)
Postprandial overall appetite ratings5 hoursPostprandial area under the curve of overall appetite ratings measured by visual analogue scales (0-100 mm)
Postprandial plasma insulin concentrations5 hoursIncremental area under the curve (iAUC) of plasma insulin concentrations

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026