CompletedNot Applicable

Meals and Grazing Study

United States15 participantsStarted 2011-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of low vs. high eating frequency (EF) on biomarkers of health and subjective appetite.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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: * Participants will be overweight and obese (BMI 25 and over) males and females ages 18-50 years. * Participants must be willing to report to FHCRC on 5 occasions (initial screening appointment + 4 testing sessions) * Participants must be willing to provide a 7-day food record for analysis prior to Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the study * Participants must be willing to follow diet protocol during Phase 1 of the study * Participants must be willing to undergo 4 blood draws Exclusion Criteria: * Non-diabetic (self-report) * Non-smokers (self-report) * Not following a diet to gain or lose weight (self-report) * Normal cholesterol (self-report) * Normal blood pressure (self-report) * Not currently taking any medication (self-report) * Not pregnant or nursing (self-report and verification by DEXA) * Not athletes in training (self-report)

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

Inflammatory biomarkers in high vs. low eating frequency conditions

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02548026

SponsorFred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-06

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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.