CompletedNot Applicable

Snacking, Satiety &Weight: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

United States34 participantsStarted 2012-04

Plain-language summary

Proposed is a parallel-design randomized controlled trial to compare the effects of consuming two types of snacks on a daily basis for a 12-week period on health outcomes, diet quality, and self-reported satiety in a group of overweight adults. The types of snacks to be studied are KIND snack bars with almonds and typical American snack foods).

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Man or woman age 25-75 years; * Non-smoker; * Sedentary; * Overweight (BMI ≥25kg/m²) with waist circumference \>40 inches (102 cm) for men and \>35 inches (88 cm) for women; * Interested in losing weight, but not actively involved with a diet or weight loss program. * Snack regularly with pre-packaged snacks typically available in grocery stores or vending machines. * Willing to consume snacks on a daily basis. Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to meet inclusion criteria; * Anticipated inability to complete study protocol for any reason; * Current eating disorder; * Diabetes; * Sleep apnea; * Actively involved with a diet or weight loss program; * Other restricted diets due to allergy/intolerance (i.e. nut, gluten) or by choice (i.e., vegetarian, vegan); * Regular exercise as defined by participating in moderate-intensity for at least 150 minutes/week.

What they're measuring

Body Mass Index

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02050165

SponsorGriffin Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-12

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