CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Chewing Gum on a Computer Task and Liking Ratings of Ice Cream

United States20 participantsStarted 2013-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine if chewing gum before an eating bout will increase the rate of habituation and subsequently reduce energy intake within the eating bout.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 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: * age between 18 and 40 years * of normal weight (body mass index \[BMI\] between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2) * unrestrained eater (scoring less than/equal to 12 on the restraint scale of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire \[TFEQ15\]) * non-smoker (not having smoked or used tobacco products for a year or more) * like and are willing to eat (greater than/equal to 50mm on a 100mm visual analogue scale \[VAS\]) MCC ice cream Exclusion Criteria: * have any health condition that requires a specific dietary prescription (i.e., diabetes) * are unable to chew the gum for the time required in the investigation; 3) do not like the flavors of gum used in the investigation * are allergic to any ingredients in the foods used in the investigation * are lactose-intolerant * plan to make any changes in dietary intake or physical activity over the course of the study * score \>20 on the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT8) * score \>16 on the Binge Eating Scale (BES10) * are not able to stay within the metropolitan area within the time frame of the investigation * are pregnant, lactating, or plan to become pregnant during the investigation * are taking any type of medication that influences appetite.

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.

What they're measuring

Grams of ice cream eaten

Timeframe: 3 trials (60 minutes)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02198911

SponsorThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.