CompletedNot Applicable

Ultra-Processed Foods and Executive Function

United States20 participantsStarted 2024-01-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine potential effects of a diet characterized by UPF on hunger-related hormones and executive function. It entails a two-arm, crossover, randomized controlled trial.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-55 * Willing to consume an entirely ultra-processed and entirely unprocessed diet for 3 days each (6 days in total) Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic disease that interferes with study-related activities * Special diet that limits adherence to the intervention diets * Visual impairment not corrected by glasses/contacts * Pregnant or lactating

What they're measuring

Plasma ghrelin

Timeframe: Measured at three times: baseline, post-first diet arm (3 days), post-second diet arm (6 days)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06518863

SponsorOklahoma State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-01

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