Food & You: A Healthy Diet Through Algorithms (NCT03848299) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Food & You: A Healthy Diet Through Algorithms
Switzerland1,782 participantsStarted 2019-01-15
Plain-language summary
Food \& You is a large-scale citizen science research project in Switzerland. With this project, the researchers want to confirm that individuals respond differently to food, that is, that the blood sugar response (the level of sugar in the blood after a meal) varies among individuals, even after consumption of the same food or beverage. Secondly, the researchers want to develop an algorithm that will predict the individual blood sugar response and provide personalized diet recommendations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women aged 18+.
* Have a postal address in Switzerland.
* Own a smartphone, minimum version iOS 10/Android 5.
* Sufficient knowledge of French, German or English to read and understand the instructions.
* Able to provide an informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy.
* Persons on dialysis.
* Persons with chronic immunosuppressive medication usage.
* persons with skin disease, including contact dermatitis
* Critically-ill patients.
* Breastfeeding.
* Usage of antibiotics in the three months prior to enrollment.
* Chronically active inflammatory or neoplastic disease in the three years prior to enrollment.
* Chronic gastrointestinal disorder, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac disease.
* Active neuropsychiatric disorder.
* Myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident in the six months prior to enrollment.
* Pre-diagnosed type I or type II diabetes mellitus.
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.