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Effect of Camel Milk on Insulin and Incretin Response

Study Purpose

To examine the differential effect of camel and cow milk on the physiological response, to a liquid mixed-meal challenge, in people with normal glucose tolerance

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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Yes
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 20 Years - 70 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Normal glucose tolerance.
  • - BMI < 30 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
  • - Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • - Impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance.
  • - Lactose intolerance.
  • - Weight loss / gain ≥ 5 kg in the preceding two months.
  • - Use of estrogenic drugs or corticosteroids.
  • - Known hypertriglyceridemia requiring treatment.
  • - History of heart attack, angina or cardiovascular disorder.
  • - History of malignant tumor.
  • - Pregnant or lactating women.
  • - Hemoglobin < 12 for any reason.
  • - Recent surgery or major hemorrhage.
- History of bariatric or metabolic surgery

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT03725969
Phase

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N/A
Lead Sponsor

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Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

Dr Nader Lessan, MBBS MD FRCP
Principal Investigator Affiliation Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United Arab Emirates
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Insulin Sensitivity, Glucose Tolerance
Additional Details

Camel milk is used as a traditional remedy throughout the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent for conditions such as type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia. It is currently unclear how such an effect could be mediated in vivo and studies are limited. We performed this study as a pilot experiment to assess the effects of camel milk on Insulin, Glucose, GLP-1, C-peptide and Lipid profile.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Healthy individuals (camel milk)

Experimental: Healthy individuals (cow milk)

Interventions

Dietary Supplement: - Camel milk

Camel Milk administered 10 minutes before a mixed meal of carbohydrate and protein; 2-week washout between interventions

Dietary Supplement: - Cow milk

Cow milk administered 10 minutes before a mixed meal of carbohydrate and protein;2-week washout between interventions

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International Sites

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Status

Recruiting

Address

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

Abu Dhabi, , 48338

Site Contact

Nader Lessan, MBBS MD FRCP

nlessan@icldc.ae

+971 2 404 0800

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