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Comparative Evaluation of Glycemic Index of Different Types of Jaggery Produced Locally in Pakistan
Sponsor: Rehman Medical Institute - RMI
Summary
This study aims to evaluate and compare the glycemic index (GI) of various types of jaggery by measuring their effect on blood glucose levels in healthy individuals. Using glucose as the reference standard , the objective is to determine how different jaggery types influence postprandial blood sugar response.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-06
Completion Date
2025-09
Last Updated
2025-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Golden sugarcane jaggery
Participants will consume a standardized portion of jaggery Type A providing 50 grams of available carbohydrates. Capillary blood glucose will be measured over a 2-hour postprandial period.
Dark brown sugarcane jaggery
Participants will consume a standardized portion of jaggery Type B providing 50 grams of available carbohydrates. Capillary blood glucose will be measured over a 2-hour postprandial period.
Locations (1)
Rehman Medical Institue
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan