Study of the Satiating Properties of a Hybrid Protein Snack Mainly From Chickpeas (LegumSnacks)

Parc de Salut Mar

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Healthy Nutrition

Treatments: Other: Hybrid Snack; Other: Meat snack

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05375175

IDI-20190984

Details and patient eligibility

About

A randomized, crossover and controlled clinical trial will be developed in 23 individuals to evaluate the postprandial effect of consuming snacks rich in vegetable and animal protein compared to a high-quality pork sausage

Full description

A randomized, crossover and controlled clinical trial will be developed in 23 individuals to evaluate the postprandial effect of consuming snacks rich in vegetable and animal protein compared to a high-quality pork sausage. Each of the participants will consume the two types of snacks (20 grams) following a random assignment order. The design is randomised and cross-over.

A greater satiating effect is expected with the hybrid snack, given that the fiber in chickpea flour is higher than that of dry chickpeas. In addition, chickpea flour is rich in soluble fiber (a type of fiber that helps retain water and therefore slows down digestion) having positive effects on the gastrointestinal tract and on the metabolism of LDL cholesterol, as well as on blood glucose .

Foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber have a satiating effect due to their fiber content. It is known that the most satiating macronutrient is protein if the food also contains fiber, this favors that some nutrients are not fully absorbed, including fat. Hence, these foods have a satiety index greater than fat itself, thus favoring adherence to diet and body weight, since it is possible to control portions, avoiding snacking on unhealthy products.

Enrollment: 23 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 23 participants between 18 and 30 years old, with a ratio between men and women of approximately 50%.

Exclusion criteria

• Diabetics
• Chronic medication except contraceptives
• Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Any serious active disease that prevents or disables to adequately follow the study
• Regular cannabis users
• Alcoholism or active drug dependence
• Inability to give informed consent
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Intolerance to any of the components of the two snack which are intended to be tested

Trial design

Primary purpose: Basic Science

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: Triple Blind

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23 participants in 2 patient groups

Hybrid Snack

Experimental group

Description:

Hybrid Snack: combination of legumes, in the highest proportion, and lean meat.

Treatment:

Other: Hybrid Snack

Meat snack

Active Comparator group

Description:

Meat snack: composed of meat from loin tape

Treatment:

Other: Meat snack