Tempeh chips could be a surprising protein powerhouse
NCT ID NCT07251842
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at how well the protein in tempeh chips can be used by the body. Six healthy women aged 19–30 will eat special diets and have their breath tested to measure methionine availability. The goal is to see if tempeh chips are a good, affordable protein source for vegetarians and others.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tempeh chips and crystalline amino acid mixture
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm tempeh chips as a high-quality protein source, offering a new affordable option for vegetarians and low-income groups.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage metabolic study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures protein availability, not health outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 6 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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19 to 30 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Kuala Lumpur campus female students and staffs aged 19 - 30 years old * Malaysian * Have consistent weight in the past 6 months * Have a normal body fat percentage (20% - 29.9%) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Lactating women * Reported serious medical or surgical ailments 3 months prior to start of the study * On dietary or nutrient supplements or who had taken antibiotics 4 weeks before the initiation of the study * Smoking * Allergy to soybean * Excessively high protein intake in the past 6 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Kampus Kuala Lumpur
RECRUITINGKuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia
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