Sustained Effect of Food Texture of Ultra-processed Foods on Energy Intake (NCT05561426) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sustained Effect of Food Texture of Ultra-processed Foods on Energy Intake
Netherlands20 participantsStarted 2023-02-13
Plain-language summary
In this study the sustained effect of food texture differences (slow vs fast eating rate) of ultra-processed foods on energy intake and body composition changes will be investigated.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Between 18-55 years old at the day of inclusion
* Able to understand and speak Dutch and English fluently or without difficulty (self-report)
* BMI 18.5-30 kg/m2 - measured by the researchers during the information meeting (after signing informed consent)
* Good general health and appetite (self-report)
* Commonly (5 out of 7 week days) eating three meals a day every day around approximately the same times (self-report)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Difficulties with swallowing, chewing, and/or eating in general
* Suffering from an endocrine or eating disorder, gastrointestinal illness or illness of the thyroid gland, respiratory disease, or diabetes
* Having taste or smell disorders (self-report)
* Braces (not including a dental wire) or oral piercing
* Smoking
* Consuming on average more than 21 glasses of alcohol per week
* Not willing to stop using drugs during the study period (from inclusion till last test session)
* Use of medication that may influence study outcomes (self-report)
* Allergies or intolerance to any ingredient of the test meals
* Not willing to eat the test food because of eating habits, believes, or religion
* Following a vegetarian or vegan diet
* Lactose intolerant
* Men having facial hair such as a beard as facial movements cannot be analysed
* Followed an energy restricted diet during the last 2 months
* Gained or lost 5 kg of body weight over the last half year
* High restrained eater according to the Dutch Eating Behaviour Questio…
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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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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