CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Snack Size and Variety on Appetite Control, Satiety, and Eating Behavior in Healthy Adults.

United States31 participantsStarted 2018-10-01

Plain-language summary

The investigators propose a randomized snack study in normal to obese adults that will test whether snack size, choice, or variety has an influence on daily snack intake. Aim 1: To validate the in-house packout methodology with 3-day dietary recalls. Aim 2: To examine whether snack variety or snack package size will influence free-living snacking behavior. Aim 3: To identify whether a correlation exists between mindful eating and free-living snacking behavior.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. age range 18-55 y
. normal weight to overweight/obese (BMI: 18-32 kg/m2)
. healthy, non-diabetic
. not currently or previously on a weight loss or other special diet (in the past 6 months)
. non-smoking (for the past 6 months)
. not been clinically diagnosed with an eating disorder
. habitually eat afternoon/evening snacks at least 4 days/week

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Ad libitum Snack Energy Intake

Timeframe: 12 testing days across ~4-6 weeks

Ad libitum Food Category Intake

Timeframe: 9 testing days across ~3-5 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03940105

SponsorPurdue University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-04-01

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