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Pea Soup for Blood Sugar Control (PEA4 Trial)

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Led By Heather Blewett, PhD
Research Sponsored by St. Boniface Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Fasting plasma HDL <0.9 mmol/L
Unstable body weight (defined as >5% change in 3 months) or actively participating in a weight loss program
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 120 min

Summary

This trial is testing different kinds of peas to see which one has the biggest effect on blood sugar levels in healthy people.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for generally healthy men and women aged 18-40, with a BMI of 18.5-30. They should regularly eat three meals a day and be willing to follow the study's requirements after giving informed consent.
What is being tested?
The study is testing how different types of soup—split yellow pea soup, whole yellow pea soup, and potato soup—affect blood sugar control in healthy individuals.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are food-based (different types of soups), side effects may be minimal but could include digestive discomfort or allergic reactions if participants have sensitivities to ingredients.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My good cholesterol level is low.
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My weight has been stable; I haven't lost or gained more than 5% in the last 3 months.
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I am not taking any medication or supplements that affect blood sugar or appetite.
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My liver tests are higher than normal.
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I have a history of kidney disease or my kidney tests are not normal.
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I have not had major surgery in the last 3 months.
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I have a history of heart disease.
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I have diabetes or my blood sugar levels are high.
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I am unwilling or unable to eat the foods required for the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~120 min
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 120 min for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Post-prandial glucose
Post-prandial insulin
Secondary study objectives
Desire to eat
Fullness
Hunger
+1 more
Other study objectives
Acceptability of soup aroma
Acceptability of soup color
Acceptability of soup flavor
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Whole yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Soup containing 25g available carbohydrates from whole yellow peas. Intervention: Whole yellow pea soup
Group II: Split yellow peaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Soup containing 25g available carbohydrates from split yellow peas. Intervention: Split yellow pea soup
Group III: PotatoPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Soup containing 25g available carbohydrates from potatoes. Intervention: Potato soup

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaOTHER_GOV
34 Previous Clinical Trials
2,293 Total Patients Enrolled
St. Boniface HospitalLead Sponsor
54 Previous Clinical Trials
15,010 Total Patients Enrolled
University of ManitobaOTHER
619 Previous Clinical Trials
206,697 Total Patients Enrolled
~3 spots leftby Nov 2025
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