CompletedNot Applicable

Neurobehavioral Plasticity to Regular Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake: An fMRI Experiment

United States160 participantsStarted 2018-04-10

Plain-language summary

The proposed project will examine the strength, specificity and persistence of neurobehavioral adaptions that occur in the initial period of repeated consumption of a branded sugar sweetened beverage (SSB).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 28 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Potential participants will be eligible for the study if they have BMI scores between the 18 and 34 at baseline. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with probable current Axis I psychopathology or any fMRI contra-indicators (e.g., metal implants, braces) will be excluded. Those with a probable Axis I diagnosis will be provided with treatment referral information and encouraged to seek treatment, * current regular use (3 or more times a week) of psychoactive drugs (e.g., cocaine, marijuana, nicotine), * regular smoking, * serious medical problems (e.g., cancer, diabetes), * dietary practices that do not allow intake of intervention beverages.

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?

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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

Change in Voxel-wise Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) Including Outliers Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) of Brain Activation Signals in Response to Beverage Taste and Logo

Timeframe: Baseline and Post-intervention Assessment. Post-Intervention Assessment completed approximately 5 weeks after the Baseline Assessment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03490734

SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-18

Results submitted2023-01-26

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