The Effect of a Carbohydrate Drink on Cognitive Function and Exercise Performance

January 23, 2014 updated by: University of Western Ontario, Canada
This study will investigate the effects of hydrothermally modified starch (SuperStarch) in adults. SuperStarch, originally developed as a drink for children with glycogen storage disease, is a slow digestible carbohydrate, maintaining blood sugar levels over extended periods. Therefore, it could be beneficial to exercise and mental performance, and could possibly have fat loss effects by increasing feelings of fullness. In this study, measures will be taken in 25 men to assess mental function, appetite, and metabolism to determine the processes involved in possible fat loss.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

25

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7
        • Exercise Nutrition Research Laboratory, Western University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy, 18 to 35 year old man or woman.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • smoker
  • pregnancy
  • taking part in other research.
  • followed a weight loss diet in the previous 6 months.
  • history of gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
  • neurological or psychiatric condition that may cause cognitive dysfunction.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Carbohydrate drink
Ingest 500ml (1g/kg) prior to metabolic measures.
Other: Carbohydrate drink
Ingest 500ml (1g/kg) prior to metabolic measures.
Other: Placebo
Ingest 500ml of placebo prior to metabolic measures.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Ingest 500ml of placebo prior to metabolic measures.
Other: Carbohydrate drink
Ingest 500ml (1g/kg) prior to metabolic measures.
Other: Placebo
Ingest 500ml of placebo prior to metabolic measures.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Oxygen Consumption
Time Frame: Four 10 minute measures throughout 90 min protocol (1 day).
Four 10 minute measures throughout 90 min protocol (1 day).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Appetite ratings
Time Frame: Four appetite ratings throughout 90 min protocol (1 day).
Four appetite ratings throughout 90 min protocol (1 day).
Cognitive function
Time Frame: 2 computerized tests (Stroop Test, Trail Making test) repeated 3 times throughout 90 min protocol (1 day).
2 computerized tests (Stroop Test, Trail Making test) repeated 3 times throughout 90 min protocol (1 day).

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Western Ontario, Canada

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 22, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 23, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

January 24, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 24, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 23, 2014

Last Verified

January 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 104111

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