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Fibre Study
About the Research
Participants with gastroparesis will undergo a trial of low viscosity soluble fibre diet. They will ingest one of the test fibres along with a sugar drink. We will periodically monitor blood glucose, gastric transit, and gastroparesis symptoms over 3 hours. The results of this study will provide scientific evidence to improve the dietary management of gastroparesis. Participants can access their own results at the completion of their study in the form of a report.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages: Must be 18 years old or over
Diagnosis: Gastroparesis
Attendance: 4 sessions about 3 hours each
Location
Macarthur Clinical School, Western Sydney University
Parkside Cres, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560
Adjacent to Campbelltown Public Hospital
You can download and present a Clinical Participant Parking-pass to get free parking at the Macarthur Clinical School designated parking spaces. Campbelltown Hospital and road-side parking is free.
Download Clinical Participant Parking-pass (PDF, 48KB) (opens in a new window)
Participation
24 hours before each session - Avoid high fibre foods (e.g. vegetable, fruits, nuts, wheat), dairy products, and red meats (beef and lamb).
12 hours before each session - Fasting, only plain water should be consumed.
Before we start - Baseline readings are taken blood glucose (via glucose meter), gastric transit (via breath test), and symptoms (via a survey).
Starting the study - A fibre drink is ingested followed by a sugar drink. At 30 minute intervals data is collected and compared with baseline.
Download Patient Information Sheet (PDF, 641 KB) (opens in a new window)
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Harsha
Email: 17271790@student.westernsydney.edu.au
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