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The Breakfast Study: How Different Aspects of Food Affect Eating

United States40 participantsStarted 2026-06-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to test how different aspects of food including food processing affect eating behaviors.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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: * do not have restrictive eating practices * regularly consume breakfast * able to understand and sign the consent form * have own transportation to the research center * not allergic to study foods or unwilling to eat them * willing to comply with study demands * able to read and understand English * available to attend two in-person visits on a weekday and/or Saturday morning from 7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Exclusion Criteria: * taking statins, medication to lower blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetes, or weight-loss medications * pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant * diagnosed with an eating disorder, hypothyroidism, or cancer * allergy to study foods or express unwillingness to consume them * have gained or lost more than 10 pounds in the last 3 months * regular participants in vigorous endurance or resistance exercise (e.g., marathons, endurance bike races, triathlons, CrossFit, powerlifting)

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

Difference in satiety as determined by visual analogue scales (VAS)

Timeframe: Day 1, Day 15

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07525050

SponsorUSDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

Contact for this trial

Julie Hess, PhD

701-795-8146 julie.hess@usda.gov

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.