CompletedNot Applicable

Zinc Absorption in Flakes Derived from Sprouted or Hydrothermally Processed Wheat

Belgium34 participantsStarted 2024-02-19

Plain-language summary

The aim of this project is to investigate whether the increased zinc bio-accessibility values in sprouted or hydrothermally processed wheat is reflected in an increased zinc absorption in human subjects after consuming breakfast flakes derived from such processed wheats.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI range 18.5-25.0 kg/m² * Regular diet with 3 meals a day (at least 5 times a week) Exclusion Criteria: * Intake of vitamin and/or mineral supplements during and 2 weeks before the stud * Intake of antibiotics 3 months prior to the study * Intake of medicines that have an impact on the gastrointestinal tract during and 2 weeks before the study * Previous or current gastrointestinal (e.g. Crohn's disease), endocrine or eating disorders or other gastrointestinal history * Previous or current substance/alcohol dependence or abuse (\> 2 units per day/14 units per week) * Currently smoking (have smoked in the last 28 days) or willingness to smoke during the study period * Pregnant or lactating or wishing to become pregnant in the period of the study * Allergy or intolerance to wheat (coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity) or citric acid * Adherence to vegan or vegetarian diets or special diets (weight loss, gluten-free etc…) * Blood donation in the 6 months prior to the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Zinc absorption

Timeframe: day 1 (before test meal) and day 5,6,7 and 8

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06236620

SponsorKU Leuven

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-02

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.