SweetSpot - The Effect of Non-nutritive Sweeteners on Health (NCT07361406) | Clinical Trial Compass
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SweetSpot - The Effect of Non-nutritive Sweeteners on Health
Netherlands60 participantsStarted 2026-02-23
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of non-nutritive sweeteners on glucose regulation. Secondary objectives are to investigate the effect of NNS on gut microbiome, gut hormone secretion, sweet taste sensitivity and preference, and the excretion of NNS in urine.
Who can participate
Age range45 Years – 79 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 45-79 years;
* BMI of 20-35 kg/m2;
* Having veins suitable for placement of a venflon catheter.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diseases or prior surgeries affecting the stomach, liver, kidneys or intestines (allowed i.e. appendectomy);
* Cardiovascular diseases (e.g. heart failure) or cancer (e.g. non-invasive skin cancer allowed);
* Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes;
* Drug treated thyroid diseases (well substituted hypothyroidism is allowed for inclusion);
* HbA1c level \>6.5% (\>48 mmol/mol), as measured during the screening visit;
* Anaemia defined as Hb concentrations \<8.5 mmol/L for men and \<7.5 mmol/L for women via finger prick;
* Regular use of/receiving medication interfering with research outcomes (as judged by research physician), such as use of glucose lowering drugs, insulin, or use of medication that impacts the gastro-intestinal system;
* Use of antibiotics over the last 3 months before study start;
* Donated blood within 2 months prior to the screening;
* Food allergies, intolerances (including lactose/gluten intolerance) for products used in the study design and/or dietary restrictions interfering with the study (including special diets and eating disorders);
* Followed a diet that can interfere with the study outcomes within 1 month prior to the screening (e.g. ketogenic, sugar free, carbohydrate free);
* Not willing to eat all products in the study diet, including eggs and dairy. Vegetarian is possible;
* Not willing to consume …
What they're measuring
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Difference in change in 2h iAUC glucose after 6 weeks between the intervention and the control.
Timeframe: Week 2 and week 8 in both intervention periods (4 times in total)