The Starchy Study- Kings College London

Help research by consuming carbs!

What are we doing? And who can take part?

Our research team here at Kings College London is interested in the link between starch and health which is why we’re running this clinical trial.

We are looking for 40-80 years olds in the London or surrounding area, with poor sleep quality, but otherwise healthy, to take part!

What will you have to do? And what are the perks?

You will be asked to wear novel technology (blood sugar monitor, activity watch and blood pressure watch- see picture to left) for us to collect your data, and you will consume starch evening in your evening meal for 12-weeks.

There are

Unfortunately as it’s the study is randomised we’re unable to decide which group of starch it is you’ll receive, and you may be consuming just one group for 12-weeks, which could be:

Potatoes
Rice
Pasta/ couscous

Upon completion, you will have access to ALL your health data, receive £100 in cash, £70 in food vouchers, and up to £30 in travel compensation. And most importantly, contribute to the scientific sphere!

If the following sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you:

If you are:

40-80 years old
Consume less than 4 fruits and veg a day
Have poor sleep quality
Have BMI of less than or equal to 35
Do not have sleep-related disorder (insomnia, sleep apnoea)
Do not have history of glucose related conditions, heart conditions, or cancer
Do not take sleep-related medications, or medications that could make you sleepy
Do not have a history of substance abuse
Do not smoke, or quite smoking over 6 months ago
Do not have shift work or responsibilities than go on throughout the night