The Effect of 40gr Okara on Gastric Emptying

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center10 enrolled

Overview

The effect of 40gr Okara, on gastric emptying of standard meal (Muffin cake)

This trail will be a single blinded, cross-over design. The study population will include 10 subjects. The patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of two Muffin cakes, with or without 40 grams Okara on three occasions (three visits). In two visits the subject will receive a Muffin cake with 40 grams Okara (but with similar caloric value), and in one visit a Muffin cake without Okara. Postprandial gastric emptying time will be measured for each subject, by 13C Breath Test. Okara is a natural water extracted food grade soy product, contains approximately 35% protein (mfb), and about 43% of dietary fibers.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy People

Interventions

Nutrigal Okara - 100DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteers * Age 20-65 years old * Written Informed Consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of gastro-intestinal surgery * On medication that may influence gastric emptying, or medication for weight loss * Patient on PPI treatment, H2 Blockers or medication for weight loss * Known allergies to soy * Pregnancy or breast-feeding * Smoking * Athletes * Metabolic syndrome or diabetes mellitus * Family history of metabolic syndrome or diabetes mellitus * Weight loss \> 2 kg during two months before the study

Locations (1)

Tel Aviv Medical Center

Tel Aviv, Israel

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To investigate the influence of 40 gram Okara on gastric emptying

Central Contacts

Nachum Vaisman, Prof'

CONTACT

009-972-3-6974807 vaisman@tasmc.health.gov.il

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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