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The effect of a low and high carbohydrate evening meal on oral glucose tolerance in people in Sub Saharan Africa; a randomized cross over study

The effect of a low and high carbohydrate evening meal on oral glucose tolerance in people in Sub Saharan Africa; a randomized cross over study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202007803347704
Enrollment
40
Registered
2020-07-31
Start date
2019-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Normal then small evening meal
Small then normal evening meal

Sponsors

MRC UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years to less than 70 years of age 2. No history of diagnosis of diabetes 3. Able and willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Anticipated medication change in the 8 days of the test 2. Known pregnant women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The difference in Fasting and 2 hour glucose between the two meals.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary end point of interest is the difference in insulin secretion response between the two meals.

Countries

Uganda

Contacts

Public ContactWisdom Nakanga

Investigator

wisdomnakanga@gmail.com+256705834945

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026