Effect of a Plant-based Hydrolysates Daily Consumption on the HbA1c of Pre-diabetic Subjects
Pre-diabetes
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pre-diabetes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Provide written informed consent,
- Be aged between 18 and 75 years, inclusive,
- Have a HbA1c of > 5.7% and < 6.4% (38.8mmol/mol- 47mmol/mol),
- Be a non-smoker or an ex-smoker (10 years or more),
- Have a body mass index (BMI) 20 - 35 kg/m²,
- Have a stable bodyweight (+/- 5%) in the last 3 months (as self-reported by the subject),
- Be willing to maintain existing dietary habits and physical activity levels throughout the trial period,
- Be able to communicate well with the Investigator, to understand and comply with the requirements of the study, and be judged suitable for the study in the opinion of the Investigator.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed diabetes with a HbA1c >6.4% (47mmol/mol)
- Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 20 (underweight) or greater than 35 (morbidly obese)
- Have a significant acute or chronic coexisting illness such as cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney or liver disease, gastrointestinal disorder, endocrinological disorder, immunological disorder, metabolic disease or any condition which contraindicates, in the investigators judgement, entry to the study
- Consumption of more than the recommended alcohol guidelines i.e. >21 alcohol units/week for males and >14 units/week for females
- Currently or recently (within 3 months of study entry) taking any medication, which in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the outcome of the study, including insulin, acetylsalicylic acid, thyroxine etc.
- If subjects are taking hypolipidemic agents and/or beta-blockers
- Known allergy to any of the components of the test product
- History of drug or alcohol abuse
- Present or recent use (within 3 months of pre-screening) of dietary supplements that may affect the level of blood glucose, e.g. chromium, dietary fibres and non-digestible carbohydrates e.g. fructo-oligosaccharides chicory inulin, mulberry leaf extract, e.t.c (Note: There are many dietary supplements, both approved and unapproved, marketed for the regulation of blood glucose. The Principal Investigator will discuss any uncertain cases directly with the study sponsor prior to inclusion of any such subjects)
- Low hemoglobin or hematocrit (i.e., lower than normal ranges specified and in-use at the local laboratory designated for this study),
- Females are pregnant, lactating or wish to become pregnant during the study.
- Participation in a clinical trial with an investigational product within 90 days before pre-screening, or plans to participate in another study during the study period,
- Subject has a history of non-compliance
Sites / Locations
- P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital
- Clinic "Adoria" SIA
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Active Comparator
12 weeks daily administration Placebo
12 weeks daily administration Cereal 1
12 weeks daily administration Cereal 2
Intervention: 12 weeks daily administration. The placebo is a powder: microcrystalline cellulose. The daily dose administrated is 15 grams.
Intervention: 12 weeks daily administration. The plant-based hydrolysate is a powder. The product results from an extraction of the protein of a cereal (Cereal 1). The daily dose administrated is 15 grams.
Intervention: 12 weeks daily administration. The plant-based hydrolysate is a powder. The product results from an extraction of the protein of a cereal (Cereal 2). The daily dose administrated is 15 grams.