Acute Effects of Ultra-processed Versus Unprocessed Foods on Glucocorticoid Secretion in Healthy … (NCT06724692) | Clinical Trial Compass
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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 range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
MALE
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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
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.