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Sweet corn study: which type spikes your blood sugar least?

NCT ID NCT06847815

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how fresh and processed sweet corn affect blood sugar levels and hunger. About 45 healthy adults will eat different sweet corn products and have their blood sugar measured over two hours. The goal is to find out which types of sweet corn have a lower glycemic index, which could help people make better food choices for blood sugar control.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sweet corn
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help people choose sweet corn products that cause smaller blood sugar spikes, aiding in diabetes prevention and weight management.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures short-term blood sugar response, not long-term health effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to provide written consent in English * Willing to consume 50 g of glucose in less than 15 minutes (2 mornings) * Willing to consume around 250 to 350 g of sweet corn in 10 to 15 minutes (3 mornings) * Willing to provide 7 capillary blood samples by fingerstick (by fine lancet) during each 2-hour session Exclusion Criteria: * Metabolic disease or condition affecting blood glucose, such as diabetes type 1 and 2, metabolic syndrome, or polycystic ovary syndrome * Baseline fasting blood glucose \> 100 mg/dL * Currently pregnant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Food Science and Human Nutrition Building

    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

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