Perceived Satiety and Consumer Sensory Acceptance of Functional Foods Enriched With Edible Insect… (NCT07181408) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Perceived Satiety and Consumer Sensory Acceptance of Functional Foods Enriched With Edible Insect and Plant Proteins
Italy100 participantsStarted 2024-11-10
Plain-language summary
This randomized, single-blind, triple crossover study investigated the effects of baked snacks containing either cricket flour (Acheta domesticus), pea flour (both at 15%), or a wheat flour-based control. One hundred adult participants were recruited and consumed each of the three products across separate sessions. Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, hunger and satiety perceptions using visual analogue scales (VAS), gastrointestinal tolerability via a post-consumption questionnaire, hedonic liking assessed with a 9-point scale, and sensory and emotional responses using Check-All-That-Apply (CATA) questionnaires.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy volunteer subjects aged between 18 and 65 years;
* Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m²
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus;
* Thyroid disorders;
* Food allergies;
* Gastrointestinal and/or systemic diseases (including renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, or any other organ-related conditions);
* Regular use of medications or dietary supplements;
* Pregnancy or lactation;
* Following specific dietary regimens (vegetarian or vegan).
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Postprandial Subjective Satiety Perception
Timeframe: 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 minutes post-consumption.
2
Postprandial Hunger
Timeframe: 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 minutes post-consumption.
3
Postprandial Gastric Fullness
Timeframe: 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 minutes post-consumption.
4
Prospective Food Consumption
Timeframe: 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 minutes post-consumption.