Acute Effects of Ultra-processed Versus Unprocessed Foods on Glucocorticoid Secretion in Healthy … (NCT06724692) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Acute Effects of Ultra-processed Versus Unprocessed Foods on Glucocorticoid Secretion in Healthy Individuals
Switzerland20 participantsStarted 2024-10-30
Plain-language summary
The investigators aim to understand whether the acute cortisol response to food differs between differently processed foods.
In this monocentric, randomized, cross-over, open-label study, 20 healthy volunteers will receive two differently processed meals of similar caloric content and composition. The study will primarily focus on changes in blood cortisol levels, but other metabolic parameters will also be compared.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 40 Years
SexMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Males aged 18 to 40 years
* BMI 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe acute or chronic disease
* Lactose intolerance
* Severe food allergy
* Casual smoking (more than six cigarettes per day)
* Frequent, heavy alcohol consumption (more than 30g/day)
* Frequent, heavy caffeine consumption (more than 4 caffeinated drinks/day)
* Regular physical exercise (more than 4hrs per week)
* Shift work
* Previous enrollment in a clinical trial within the past two months
* Intake of any steroid-containing drugs, including topical steroids and inhalers, within four weeks of the study initiation
* Contradictions to undergo the investigated intervention
* Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent