Type 1 DiabetesNCT02928016
Effectiveness of Carbohydrate Counting Method With Mixed Meals
A study testing Mixed meal 1, Mixed meal 2 and Mixed meal 3 in people with Type 1 Diabetes, run by Agricultural University of Athens.
Trial summary
In a randomized, cross-over designed study, the investigators examined the effectiveness of the carbohydrate counting method after consumption of mixed meals typical of the Greek cuisine with various protein and fat contents in a sample of people with type 1 diabetes (DM1). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Type 1 Diabetes
- What is being tested?
- Mixed meal 1, Mixed meal 2 and Mixed meal 3
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Sep 2014to Jun 2016
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients with type 1 diabetes
- Intensive insulin therapy
- HbA1c < 10%
- >2 years with diabetes
Who cannot join
- Food allergies
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Kidney disease
- Hematological disturbances
- Liver disease
- Uncontrolled hypo- or hyperthyroidism
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- Arrhythmia
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Serious mental illness
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of the Carbohydrate Counting Method on Postprandial Glucose Concentrations After Consumption of Mixed Meals in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
In a randomized, cross-over designed study, the investigators examined the effectiveness of the carbohydrate counting method after consumption of mixed meals typical of the Greek cuisine with various protein and fat contents in a sample of people with type 1 diabetes (DM1). The investigators also tried to further explore the effects of additional extra virgin olive oil (11 ml) on the glycemic response.
Read the detailed description
A total of 20 adults with type 1 diabetes on intensive insulin therapy consumed three mixed meals at noon between 1200 and 1300 hours, with and without the addition of 11 ml extra virgin oil, in random order. One week before entering the study, participants kept a detailed 7-day weighed food record with fingerprick blood glucose measurements pre-and-2hour post-meals for calculation of their carbohydrate (g) to insulin (units) ratio. Moreover, the individual correction factor was calculated. Thereafter, insulin requirements for the test meals were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of each dish and according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. Postprandial glycemia was measured in capillary blood glucose samples at 30min intervals over 195min. For 24hr before each testing session, participants were asked to refrain from the consumption of alcohol and to maintain their usual physical activity pattern. On the day of testing, subjects were asked to consume their usual breakfast and abstain from food for at least 2 hours before their appointment. If blood glucose was >7.2 mmol/l at 1200, insulin was administered based on the individualised correction factor. If blood glucose was >10 mmol/l at the beginning of the testing session, insulin was administered to correct it and the subject was asked to return on another day. if hypoglycaemia occurred (defined as blood glucose level <3.8 mmol/l), the test session was stopped, the event was recorded and the patient treated appropriately. The on target 2hour postprandial blood glucose level was set between 3.9 and 10 mmol/l. Anthropometric measurements (body weight, waist and hip circumferences) were performed at every visit.
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Being tested
- Mixed meal 1, Mixed meal 2, Mixed meal 3, Mixed meal 4, Mixed meal 5
- Keywords
- carbohydrate counting method, protein, fat, glucose, type 1 diabetes
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Platelet Glycoprotein IV Deficiency
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mixed meal 1Other
20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce and 20 g kalamata olives. The meal provided 794 kcal and contained approximately 500 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio.
Mixed meal 2Other
20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed grilled chicken with vegetables.The meal provided 399 kcal and contained approximately 300 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio.
Mixed meal 3Other
20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed baked giant beans and 20g kalamata olives. The meal provided 502 kcal and contained approximately 300 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio.
Mixed meal 4Other
20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce and 20 g kalamata olives and 11 ml extra virgin olive oil. The meal provided 893 kcal and contained approximately 600 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio.
Mixed meal 5Other
20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed grilled chicken with vegetables and 11 ml extra virgin olive oil. The meal provided 497 kcal and contained approximately 300 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio.
Mixed meal 6Other
20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed baked giant beans and 20 g kalamata olives and 11 ml extra virgin olive oil. The meal provided 601 kcal and contained approximately 400 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed meal 1 | Experimental | 20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. Receives: Other: Mixed meal 1 |
| Mixed meal 2 | Experimental | 20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. Receives: Other: Mixed meal 2 |
| Mixed meal 3 | Experimental | 20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. Receives: Other: Mixed meal 3 |
| Mixed meal 4 | Experimental | 20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. Receives: Other: Mixed meal 4 |
| Mixed meal 5 | Experimental | 20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. Receives: Other: Mixed meal 5 |
| Mixed meal 6 | Experimental | 20 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. Receives: Other: Mixed meal 6 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Capillary blood glucose
Clinically useful change in capillary blood glucose, defined as the restoration of glucose within normal limits during the first two hours and until the end of the trial
Measured: 195 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Oct 2016 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2014
- Primary completionApr 2015
- Study completionJun 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Type 1 DiabetesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Agricultural University of Athens
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Harokopio University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aimilia Papakonstantinou, Agricultural University of Athens
- Investigators
- Aimilia Papakonstantinou, PhD, Principal investigator, Agricultural University of Athens
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02928016
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HRBD 11th Session 6/4/2014 NHA
- Status last verified
- Oct 2016
- First submitted
- 6 Oct 2016
- Last updated
- 11 Oct 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Oct 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of the Carbohydrate Counting Method on Postprandial Glucose Concentrations After Consumption of Mixed Meals in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02928016
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HRBD 11th Session 6/4/2014 NHA
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Keywords
- carbohydrate counting method, protein, fat, glucose, type 1 diabetes
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Agricultural University of AthensUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Harokopio University
- Study start
- Sep 2014
- Primary completion
- Apr 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Oct 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In a randomized, cross-over designed study, the investigators examined the effectiveness of the carbohydrate counting method after consumption of mixed meals typical of the Greek cuisine with various protein and fat contents in a sample of people with type 1 diabetes (DM1). The investigators also tried to further explore the effects of additional extra virgin olive oil (11 ml) on the glycemic response.
Detailed description
A total of 20 adults with type 1 diabetes on intensive insulin therapy consumed three mixed meals at noon between 1200 and 1300 hours, with and without the addition of 11 ml extra virgin oil, in random order. One week before entering the study, participants kept a detailed 7-day weighed food record with fingerprick blood glucose measurements pre-and-2hour post-meals for calculation of their carbohydrate (g) to insulin (units) ratio. Moreover, the individual correction factor was calculated. Thereafter, insulin requirements for the test meals were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of each dish and according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. Postprandial glycemia was measured in capillary blood glucose samples at 30min intervals over 195min. For 24hr before each testing session, participants were asked to refrain from the consumption of alcohol and to maintain their usual physical activity pattern. On the day of testing, subjects were asked to consume their usual breakfast and abstain from food for at least 2 hours before their appointment. If blood glucose was >7.2 mmol/l at 1200, insulin was administered based on the individualised correction factor. If blood glucose was >10 mmol/l at the beginning of the testing session, insulin was administered to correct it and the subject was asked to return on another day. if hypoglycaemia occurred (defined as blood glucose level <3.8 mmol/l), the test session was stopped, the event was recorded and the patient treated appropriately. The on target 2hour postprandial blood glucose level was set between 3.9 and 10 mmol/l. Anthropometric measurements (body weight, waist and hip circumferences) were performed at every visit.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 6
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed meal 1 | Experimental | Other: Mixed meal 120 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. |
| Mixed meal 2 | Experimental | Other: Mixed meal 220 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. |
| Mixed meal 3 | Experimental | Other: Mixed meal 320 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. |
| Mixed meal 4 | Experimental | Other: Mixed meal 420 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. |
| Mixed meal 5 | Experimental | Other: Mixed meal 520 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. |
| Mixed meal 6 | Experimental | Other: Mixed meal 620 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) <10% consumed three ready-made standardised mixed meals (a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce, grilled chicken with vegetables and baked giant beans) with and without the addition of 11 ml of extra virgin olive oil within 20 minutes. No other food or drink (except for water) were consumed until the end of the trial period (total duration 195 minutes). Participants consumed all meals in random order during 6 consecutive visits with one week wash-out period in between visits. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients with type 1 diabetes
- Intensive insulin therapy
- HbA1c < 10%
- >2 years with diabetes
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Food allergies
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Kidney disease
- Hematological disturbances
- Liver disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed meal 120 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce and 20 g kalamata olives. The meal provided 794 kcal and contained approximately 500 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. | Other | Mixed meal 1 |
| Mixed meal 220 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed grilled chicken with vegetables.The meal provided 399 kcal and contained approximately 300 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. | Other | Mixed meal 2 |
| Mixed meal 320 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed baked giant beans and 20g kalamata olives. The meal provided 502 kcal and contained approximately 300 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. | Other | Mixed meal 3 |
| Mixed meal 420 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed a dish made with thick pasta, minced meat and béchamel sauce and 20 g kalamata olives and 11 ml extra virgin olive oil. The meal provided 893 kcal and contained approximately 600 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. | Other | Mixed meal 4 |
| Mixed meal 520 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed grilled chicken with vegetables and 11 ml extra virgin olive oil. The meal provided 497 kcal and contained approximately 300 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. | Other | Mixed meal 5 |
| Mixed meal 620 adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on intensive insulin treatment consumed baked giant beans and 20 g kalamata olives and 11 ml extra virgin olive oil. The meal provided 601 kcal and contained approximately 400 kcal from protein and fat. Insulin requirements for the test meal were calculated based on the carbohydrate content of the dish according to the personalised carbohydrate to insulin ratio. | Other | Mixed meal 6 |
Primary outcome
Capillary blood glucose
Time frame: 195 minutes
Clinically useful change in capillary blood glucose, defined as the restoration of glucose within normal limits during the first two hours and until the end of the trial
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Oct 2016.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Aimilia Papakonstantinou, PhD principal investigator
Agricultural University of Athens
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mixed meal 1, Mixed meal 2 and Mixed meal 3 in people with Type 1 Diabetes, run by Agricultural University of Athens.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Oct 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Capillary blood glucose (time frame: 195 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Oct 2016.