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Satiety and Glucose Indices in Adults
Sponsor: Rutgers University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an herb with known alpha-glucosidase inhibitor properties (Salacia Chinensis, SC), affects postprandial appetite ratings and glucose indices in overweight/obese individuals.
Official title: Influence of Herb With Alpha-glucosidase Properties (Salacia Chinensis) on Appetite, Glucose and Hormonal Factors: A Double Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled-crossover Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 59 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
51
Start Date
2015-08
Completion Date
2017-01-01
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
300 mg SC
Salacia (T1) capsule given with breakfast (mixed meal tolerance test)
500 mg SC
Salacia (T2) capsule given with breakfast (mixed meal tolerance test)
Placebo
Placebo capsule given with breakfast (mixed meal tolerance test)
Locations (1)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States