Satiety Effects on the Neural Valuation of Food (NCT01721187) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Satiety Effects on the Neural Valuation of Food
Singapore60 participantsStarted 2012-10
Plain-language summary
Using fMRI, this study will explore the neural correlates of satiety when individuals make decisions about food. The investigators will also examine individual differences in satiety effects.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Chinese ethnicity
* 21 to 45 years old
* English as first language
* Right-handed
* Have normal eyesight, or have long-sightedness or myopia within +8.0 to -8.0 diopters (unless corrected by contact lenses)
* Weigh less than 100kg with an abdominal circumference of less than 120cm
* Non-smoker, or only smoke occasionally (less than 5 sticks a week)
* Consume less than 2 units (200 mg) of caffeine a day
* Consume less than 21 units of alcohol per week (e.g. 500ml 5% beer = 2.5 units, 250ml 14% wine = 3.5 unit)
* Habitually sleep before 1am and wake before 9am
Exclusion Criteria:
* On a restrictive diet (e.g., vegetarian/vegan diet)
* History of food allergies
* History of psychiatric or neurological disorders
* History of chronic medical illness
* Metal implants in or on the body (e.g. braces, dental retainers, pacemakers)
* Shift worker
* Claustrophobic
* High astigmatism (high = \>2.00 diopters)
* Colour-blind
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.