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 range
25 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.