A Study Evaluating Good Idea on Glucose Homeostasis in a Healthy Population

A Multi-centre Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Crossover, Proof-of-concept Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Good IdeaTM on Glucose Homeostasis in a Healthy Population

A crossover design to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GoodIdea TM (trademark) on glucose homeostasis in a healthy population. Eligible participants will be given either the GoodIdea drink or placebo and a standardized meal and will consume both in approximately 15 minutes. Blood will be drawn at several time points over a 3 hour period to determine the study objectives. After a 7-day washout, the participants will come back to the clinic and and complete the visit consuming the opposite product given at the previous visit. The primary objective is to see the difference of the two-hour iAUC for intravenous blood glucose between the active product (GoodIdea) and the placebo following a standardized meal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female 18 to 50 years of age
• BMI 25-29.9 (±0.5) kg/m²
• Female participant is not of child bearing potential, which is defined as females who have had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation or are post-menopausal (natural or surgically with > 1 year since last menstruation) OR
• Females of childbearing potential who agree to use a medically approved method of birth control and have a negative urine pregnancy test result. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
• Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System)
• Double-barrier method
• Intrauterine devices
• Non-heterosexual lifestyle or agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
• Vasectomy of partner (shown successful as per appropriate follow-up)
• White North American (should include Hispanic, non-Hispanic, Aboriginal and Asian) or African American
• Stable body weight defined as no more than ± 3 kg change during the last 2 months
• Agree to maintain consistent dietary habits and physical activity levels for the duration of the study
• Self-perceived general good health as per the general health questionnaire
• Fasting blood glucose < 6.1 mmol/L at screening
• Healthy as determined by laboratory results and medical history
• Willingness to complete questionnaires, records, and diaries associated with the study and to complete all clinic visits
• Has given voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial
• Any medical condition(s) or medication(s) known to significantly affect glucose metabolism. Significance to be assessed by the Qualified Investigator
• Has undergone procedures that requires cleansing of the bowel, such as colonoscopy or barium enema within three months prior to randomization
• Type I or Type II diabetes
• Use of over-the-counter medication or natural health products that affect glucose metabolism is prohibited within 2 weeks of enrollment and during this study
• Use of anti-biotics within 2 weeks of enrollment
• Use of probiotic supplements within 2 weeks of enrollment
• Use of cholesterol lowering medications
• Use of blood pressure medications
• Use of over-the-counter decongestants that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine within 2 weeks of enrollment
• Use of acute or over the counter medications within 72 h of test product consumption
• Use of Tricyclic antidepressants or any other medication that will modify bowel function
• Metabolic diseases and chronic gastrointestinal diseases (IBS, Crohns etc.)
• Allergy to test product or placebo ingredients
• Participants restricted to a vegetarian or vegan diet
• Intolerance to lactose or gluten
• Irregular dietary habits, including: intermittent fasting, regularly skipped meals, and individuals who do not typically eat breakfast
• Any form of acute infection within 2 weeks of enrollment
• Individuals who are immuno-compromised (HIV positive, on anti-rejection medication, rheumatoid arthritis)
• History of gastrointestinal dysfunction or surgery that may influence digestion or absorption
• History of blood/bleeding disorders
• Individuals who are averse to venous catheterization or capillary blood sampling
• Current diagnosis of cancer, except skin cancers completely excised with no chemotherapy or radiation with a follow up that is negative. Volunteers with cancer in full remission for more than five years after diagnosis are acceptable
• Individuals who have planned surgery during the course of the study
• Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 6 months
• Currently active smokers (tobacco products, and e-cigarettes) or smoking within the 6 months of enrollment
• Blood or plasma donation in the past 2 months
• Participants planning to donate blood during, or within 30 days following completion of the study
• Use of medical marijuana
• History of, or current, psychiatric disease
• Unstable medical conditions as determined by Qualified Investigator
• Clinically significant abnormal laboratory results at screening
• Participation in a clinical research trial within 30 days prior to randomization
• Individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or who are unable to give informed consent
• Any other condition which in the Qualified Investigator's opinion may adversely affect the individual's ability to complete the study or its measures or which may pose significant risk to the individual
• Medical or psychological condition that in the Qualified Investigator's opinion could interfere with study participation