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Impact of Protein Source and Polyphenol Complexation in Protein Bars on Metabolic Health
NCT07489118 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
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.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Whey protein bar
- OTHER Pea protein bar
- OTHER Pea protein with complexed polyphenols bar
- OTHER Pea protein with free polyphenols bar
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- Plants for Human Health Institute — Kannapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 72 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-04-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07489118
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07489118 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is North Carolina State University, which has 13 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Metabolic Health appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Whey protein bar is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07489118 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07489118 about?
NCT07489118 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Protein Source and Polyphenol Complexation in Protein Bars on Metabolic Health". 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 ...
What is the current status of trial NCT07489118?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 72 participants. The study started on 2025-05-01. Estimated completion is 2026-04-01.
What conditions does trial NCT07489118 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Metabolic Health, Food Acceptance, Microbiome Composition, Immune Cells Activity. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07489118?
The interventions under investigation include: Whey protein bar (OTHER), Pea protein bar (OTHER), Pea protein with complexed polyphenols bar (OTHER), Pea protein with free polyphenols bar (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07489118?
This trial is sponsored by North Carolina State University, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07489118 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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