CompletedNot Applicable

Gustin Gene Polymorphism and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) Taste

Italy170 participantsStarted 2009-10

Plain-language summary

The investigators evaluate the possible association of PROP taste with gustin gene polymorphism rs2274333 (A/G), salivary zinc ion concentration and BMI. In addition, it has also been evaluated PROP taste sensitivity by recording monophasic potentials from the tongue.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * no variation of body weight \> 5 kg over the last 3 mo BMI within 20-25 Age between 20-30 Exclusion Criteria: * gustatory impairment following a prescribed diet or using medications that might interfere with taste perception food allergies smokers

What they're measuring

Association Between Gustin Gene Polymorphism and PROP Sensitivity

Timeframe: 7 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01097915

SponsorUniversity of Cagliari

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-12

Results submitted2016-07-19

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