Glucose-fructose Ratio Pilot

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Bath

About this trial

The aim of this pilot study is to estimate the effect size of changing the glucose-fructose ratio from 1:0.5 to 1:1 on exogenous carbohydrate oxidation rates during exercise, which can be used to power a future definitive study.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age: 18 years and above;

Performing endurance training for at least 5 hours per week

Capable of three hours of continuous exercise

Disqualifiers

Glucose or lipid lowering, or weight loss medication

Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, renal failure, liver disease or type 2 diabetes

Contraindications to exercise

Pregnant or lactating

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Glucose and fructose (one-to-one)
  • Glucose and fructose (two-to-one)

Treatment groups

10 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators