Impact of Pasta Consumption Timing on Multiple Health Outcomes

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

To date, the optimal timing for pasta consumption remains uncertain. Based on recent evidence in the field of chrono-nutrition, it is speculated that eating pasta at dinner may have a negative impact on cardio-metabolic health. Carbohydrate intake during a period of minimal glucose tolerance could potentially alter the glycaemic profile and increase the risk of overweight and obesity. Conversely, other studies indicate that consuming carbohydrates at dinner may enhance sleep efficiency and quality. Thus, the aim of this study is, for the first time, to evaluate whether there are discernible differences between consuming pasta at lunch or dinner for the human health.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• normal weight condition (BMI=18.5-24.9 kg/m2)

• age between 18 and 65 years

• willing to give informed consent

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Unit of Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital of Careggi
RECRUITING
Florence
Contact Information
Primary
Francesco Sofi, MD, PhD
francesco.sofi@unifi.it
+390552758042
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-11-13
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-11-13
Participants
Target number of participants: 70
Treatments
Experimental: Group 1
Group starting with the dietary intervention of eating pasta at dinner for 3 months.
Experimental: Group 2
Group starting with the dietary intervention of eating pasta at lunch for 3 months.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

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