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Split yellow pea soup for Blood Sugar (PEA4 Trial)

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Led By Heather Blewett, PhD
Research Sponsored by St. Boniface Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 120 min
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PEA4 Trial Summary

This trial is testing different kinds of peas to see which one has the biggest effect on blood sugar levels in healthy people.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for generally healthy men and women aged 18-40, with a BMI of 18.5-30. They should regularly eat three meals a day and be willing to follow the study's requirements after giving informed consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing how different types of soup—split yellow pea soup, whole yellow pea soup, and potato soup—affect blood sugar control in healthy individuals.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are food-based (different types of soups), side effects may be minimal but could include digestive discomfort or allergic reactions if participants have sensitivities to ingredients.

PEA4 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~120 min
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 120 min for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Post-prandial glucose
Post-prandial insulin
Secondary outcome measures
Desire to eat
Fullness
Hunger
+1 more
Other outcome measures
Acceptability of soup aroma
Acceptability of soup color
Acceptability of soup flavor
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PEA4 Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Whole yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Soup containing 25g available carbohydrates from whole yellow peas. Intervention: Whole yellow pea soup
Group II: Split yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Soup containing 25g available carbohydrates from split yellow peas. Intervention: Split yellow pea soup
Group III: PotatoPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Soup containing 25g available carbohydrates from potatoes. Intervention: Potato soup

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaOTHER_GOV
33 Previous Clinical Trials
2,281 Total Patients Enrolled
St. Boniface HospitalLead Sponsor
51 Previous Clinical Trials
11,585 Total Patients Enrolled
University of ManitobaOTHER
597 Previous Clinical Trials
199,408 Total Patients Enrolled
~3 spots leftby Jun 2025
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