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Could a Fiber-Fortified biscuit help tame blood sugar spikes?

NCT ID NCT07682857

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Turin, Italy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a rusk (a type of crisp bread) enriched with arabinoxylan fiber can improve how the body handles sugar after a meal. Ten healthy adults will eat either the fiber-enriched rusk or a standard rusk, and researchers will measure changes in blood glucose, insulin, and appetite-related hormones. The goal is to see if adding this type of fiber to a simple food could help with blood sugar control and feelings of fullness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
arabinoxylan-enriched rusk (soluble fiber from wheat and barley)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary way to help manage blood sugar and appetite.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to the general population or people with health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY ADULT PARTICIPANTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Turin

    Torino, Italy, 10126, Italy

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