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An investigation into habitual potato consumption (mashed, boiled, baked) on sleep quality and chronic glycaemic control, established risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, versus habitual consumptions of non-nutrient-dense starchy staples (white rice, pasta, and couscous).


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In the last few years, researchers have undergone efforts to conduct well-controlled trials to investigate the cardiometabolic health effect of consuming potatoes as part of a healthy diet. None to our knowledge, however, have investigated the harmful dyad of poor sleep and adverse glycaemic control, 2 interrelated factors which can exacerbate cardiometabolic (CM) health outcomes. The nutrient density of potatoes, namely being the single richest source of potassium per serving, provides a plausible mechanism in which the potatoes may act to improve health markers. The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether consuming a portion of nutrient-dense potatoes in the evening meal, in place of other refined carbohydrates, can improve sleep quality, and improve nocturnal, and 24-hour, glycaemic control, both risk factors for CM diseases. Secondly, this study aims to investigate the effects of potato consumption on endothelium-dependent vasodilation, which can further interrelate to this web of interactions, and other measures of CM health. Study design: A randomised, two-parallel arm, in-clinic and remote, 12-week dietary intervention study. Study population: Healthy male and female 40-80-year-olds, who consume ≤4 fruits and vegetables per day and have sub-optimal sleep quality. The study aims to recruit a total of 80 participants, allowing for an estimated 15% dropout rate, to reach 80% power at a significance level of 0.025 (based on two outcomes). The allocation ratio is 1:1 intervention to control. Locations: Metabolic Research Unit, 4th floor, Franklin Wilkins Building, Waterloo campus, Kings College London, SE1 9NH. Screening assessment: Participants will be initially assessed for suitability against the inclusion-exclusion criteria via an online questionnaire. The outputs of the questionnaire will be assessed by the study team. Some exclusion criteria will be assessed at the baseline clinic visit before any baseline measures are provided. Study duration: There will be a 2-week run-in period, followed by a 12-week dietary intervention. Dietary intervention: The intervention (potato group) will consume at least 220 g of white potatoes (25% of energy intake from carbohydrates, or 12.5% of total energy intake, including fresh and frozen baked, boiled, and mashed potato products) in their evening meal, providing ~800 mg potassium, enough to increase national median intakes up to recommended intakes. The control group will consume isoenergetic amounts of non-nutrient-dense starchy staples (white pasta, white rice, or couscous). Although participants cannot be blinded to what they're consuming, they will be blinded to whether they are in the control or the intervention group, to reduce the risk of bias. Participants will be required to source the potatoes and make these meals themselves, however, they will be provided with rotating 4-weekly recipe cards, with instructions on how to prepare meals. Participants will be required to attend several virtual one-to-ones with the study team, including an introductory call, a virtual run-in induction where they will be run through the study equipment, and 2 in-person clinic visits. Participants will be responsible for applying some study equipment from home, to reduce clinic visits and improve study retention. Compliance: Compliance will be monitored via several methods. Firstly, 24 h urinary potassium excretion, which is shown to recover 75% of potassium intake, secondly self-reported compliance will be measured through evening meal checklists. We also plan to use dietary recalls at weeks 2, 4, and 8 to reinforce dietary advice, and to make adaptations to rotating menus based on individual needs, if participants are struggling with adherence. Detailed dietary intake will be assessed through 4-day food diaries at weeks 0, 6, and 12- this data will be used for analysis. Flow-mediated dilation: A Doppler ultrasound will be utilised to capture continuous ultrasound videos to measure flow-mediated dilation. These will be analysed with automated software provided by Maastricht University. Anthropometry: Weight, height, waist and hip circumference, blood pressure, and body fat will be taken using standard procedures, in duplicates by a trained researcher at baseline and endline clinic visits. Blood samples: Fasting blood samples will be collected from a superficial antecubital vein via venepuncture before and after the dietary intervention, by a trained researcher. Participants will be asked to record and monitor the following information: Self-reported compliance with dietary intervention, weekly weight (data diaries), and habitual dietary intake (4-day diet diaries). ;


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NCT number NCT05994313
Study type Interventional
Source King's College London
Contact Anya Klarner, MSc
Phone +44(0) 7935861617
Email anya.klarner@kcl.ac.uk
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date September 9, 2023
Completion date August 1, 2025

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