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Interactions of Human Gut Microbiota With Intestinal Sweet Taste Receptors
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), Assessment of dietary compliance, and 4 other interventions for Obesity. Completed, enrolled 102 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect data to examine whether short-term consumption of non-caloric artificial sweeteners (NCASs), such as saccharin, can lead to changes in blood sugar levels and in the composition of the bacteria in the large intestine.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Once we test the fasting plasma glucose (after an overnight fast), subject will receive a 75g glucose beverage they will have to drink within 5 minutes. Then after drinking the beverage, 8 blood samples will be collected through the IV catheter, over the next 3 hours.
Assessment of consumption of non-caloric artificial sweeteners
Subjects will provide a stool sample.
Subjects in group 1 and group 3 will be provided with sodium saccharin.
Subjects in group 2 will be provided with placebo.
Subjects in group 3 and group 4 will be provided with lactisole.