CompletedNot Applicable

Meal Presentation and Liking

United States45 participantsStarted 2015-07

Plain-language summary

This study will investigate the energy consumed from an entree with high- or low-volume vegetables incorporated into the entree or served along side of the entree, in normal weight adults.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 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: * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m\^2 * Unrestrained eater (\<12 on Three Factor Eating Questionnaire \[TFEQ\]) * Report liking Fettucini Alfredo, zucchini, and squash (rate all items \>50mm on a visual analogue scale \[VAS\]) * Report regularly eating before 10 am * Can compete all sessions within 8 weeks of the screening session Exclusion Criteria: * Report binge eating * Report a medical condition that influences eating * Report allergies to foods used in the investigation * Currently smoke * Report dietary restrictions * Report taking a medication that affects appetite * Report being pregnant or breast-feeding * Report being an athlete in training

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 main pasta entree consumed

Timeframe: 20 minutes

Grams of zucchini and squash consumed

Timeframe: 20 minutes

Level of hunger

Timeframe: baseline

Level of fullness

Timeframe: baseline

Level of liking

Timeframe: baseline

Energy intake

Timeframe: 20 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02505230

SponsorThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 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.