Cereals and Intestinal Function
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of the present study is to determine the effect of dietary fiber on intestinal function in healthy subjects.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed Description
In the intervention study normal weight participants will receive defined amounts of different cereal flakes for several days. Before and after intervention parameters of intestinal function will be assessed.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Dietary fiber 1 Participants receive cereal flakes 1 to include it in their normal diet. |
Other: Dietary intervention
Dietary intervention: Participants receive dietary fibers for a defined number of days.
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Experimental: Dietary fiber 2 Participants receive cereal flakes 2 to include it in their normal diet. |
Other: Dietary intervention
Dietary intervention: Participants receive dietary fibers for a defined number of days.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Changes in parameters of intestinal barrier function [1 week]
Changes in endotoxin plasma levels
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Changes in blood lipid levels [1 week]
Changes in triglyceride levels (mg/dl), changes in cholesterol levels (mg/dl)
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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BMI <25 kg/m2
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daily alcohol consumption <20g (men) or <10g (women)
Exclusion Criteria:
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food allergies or intolerances
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instable body weight
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BMI <18,5 kg/m2 or >25 kg/m2
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bariatric surgery within the last 5 years
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intake of antibiotics within the last month or during the study
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daily alcohol consumption >20g (men) or >10g (women)
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pregnancy and/or lactation period
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viral or bacterial infection during the last three weeks
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increased inflammatory markers of unknown reason
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chronic or acute disease of gastrointestinal tract
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | University of Vienna | Vienna | Austria |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Vienna
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- UVienna19