Impact of Protein Source and Polyphenol Complexation in Protein Bars on Metabolic Health (NCT07489118)
Impact of Consuming Protein and Polyphenol Bars on Metabolic Health
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if pulse (pea) protein works similar to animal (whey) protein in protein bars consumed by healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the differences in taste and tolerance profiles between pea and whey proteins? What metabolic and immune changes do participants experience while eating them? What gastrointestinal microbiome shifts can be observed in these participants? How incorporation and complexation of polyphenols with these proteins changes the study outcomes? Participants will: Consume 1 protein bar with whey protein, pea protein, pea protein with complexed polyphenols, or pea protein with free polyphenols every day for 2 months. Visit the study site at baseline and end of study for checkups and tests. Fill dietary, food acceptance, gastrointestinal tolerance, and global health questionnaires.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Plants for Human Health Institute — Kannapolis, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years to 64 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Whey protein bar (OTHER)
- Pea protein bar (OTHER)
- Pea protein with complexed polyphenols bar (OTHER)
- Pea protein with free polyphenols bar (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Plants for Human Health Institute — Kannapolis, North Carolina
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.