Gastric emptying and digestion of whey protein gels

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON20045

Enrollment

Registered

2020-08-08

Start date

2020-09-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-24

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Conditions

digestive physiology

Interventions

Participants consume three types of whey protein gels (200 g): 1) low protein density + low hardness, 2) low protein density + high hardness, 3) high protein density + high hardness. MRI abdominal sca

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • 18-45 years old • Male • Apparently healthy (self-reported) • Healthy body weight, BMI 18.5 - 25 kg/m2 • Able to speak and understand English without difficulty

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Vegan • Whey protein allergy or intolerance (self-reported) • Food sensitivities towards any of the ingredients • Gastric disorders or regular gastric complaints, such as heart burn • Use of proton pump inhibitors or other medication which alters the normal functioning of the stomach • Having a contra-indication to MRI scanning (including, but not limited to): Pacemakers and defibrillators Intraorbital or intraocular metallic fragments Ferromagnetic implants Claustrofobia • Participating in any other medical-scientific research • An employ from Human Nutrition and Health (WUR) • A student or intern from Chair of Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour (WUR)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary: Gastric emptying half-time measured by MRI.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary: Protein hydrolyses will be quantified by MRI T1 and T2 during digestion.	—

Contacts

Public ContactRuoxuan Deng

Wageningen University & Research

ruoxuan.deng@wur.nl+31 610372582

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)