Effect of Amino Acids and Sugar Alcohols on Gastric Emptying and Release of Satiation Peptides in Humans

September 28, 2015 updated by: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Effect of Amino Acids and Sugar Alcohols on Gastric Emptying and Release of Satiation Peptides in Normal Weight and Obese Subjects

With this study the investigators investigate the effects of amino acids (tryptophan in two different concentrations, leucin) and sugar alcohols (xylitol, erythritol) on satiety mechanisms.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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20

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Switzerland
      • Basel, Switzerland
        • University Hospital Basel, Phase 1 Research Unit

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy normal weight subjects with a body-mass index of 19.0-24.9
  • Healthy obese subjects with a body-mass index of > 30
  • Normal eating habits (no diets; no dietary changes; no special dietary habits, such as vegetarian/vegan)
  • Age 18-40 years
  • Stable body weight for at least three months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Smoking
  • Substance abuse
  • Regular intake of medications (except for oral contraceptives)
  • Medical or psychiatric illness
  • History of gastrointestinal disorders
  • Food allergies
  • Pregnancy, breast feeding

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: 0.52 g L-Tryptophan
0.52 g L-Tryptophan in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Dietary supplement: 0.52 g L-Tryptophan
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Active Comparator: 1.56 g L-Tryptophan
1.56 g L-Tryptophan in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Dietary supplement: 1.56 g L-Tryptophan
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Active Comparator: 1.56 g L-Leucine
1.56 g L-Leucine in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Dietary supplement: 1.56 g L-Leucine
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Active Comparator: 50 g Xylitol
50 g Xylitol in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Dietary supplement: 50 g Xylitol
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Active Comparator: 75 g Erythritol
75 g Erythritol in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Dietary supplement: 75 g Erythritol
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Placebo Comparator: 75 g Glucose
75 g Glucose in 300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Dietary supplement: 75 g Glucose
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Placebo Comparator: Tap water
300 mL tap water (plus 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate) given via nasogastric tube
Other: 50 mg 13C-sodium acetate
Dietary supplement: 300 mL tap water

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on secretion of satiation hormones
Time Frame: changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Plasma concentrations of glucose
changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on secretion of satiation hormones
Time Frame: changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Plasma concentrations of insulin are measured
changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on secretion of satiation hormones
Time Frame: changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Plasma concentrations of glucagon are measured
changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on secretion of satiation hormones
Time Frame: changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Plasma concentrations of glucagon-like Peptide (GLP-1) are measured
changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on secretion of satiation hormones
Time Frame: changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Plasma concentrations of PYY are measured
changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on secretion of satiation hormones
Time Frame: changes from baseline to three hours after treatment
Plasma concentrations of cholecystokinin are measured
changes from baseline to three hours after treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Effect of different aminoacids and sugar alcohols on gastric emptying
Time Frame: changes from baseline to four hours after treatment
measured by C13 breath test
changes from baseline to four hours after treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

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General Publications

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

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May 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

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March 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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May 26, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 28, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

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September 30, 2015

Study Record Updates

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September 30, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 28, 2015

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September 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • EKBB 2014/072

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