The Combined Effects of Energy Density and Variety on Intake (NCT07663214) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Combined Effects of Energy Density and Variety on Intake
United States50 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence independent fn combined influence of variety and energy density on food intake at a meal. Additionally, individual characteristics will be examined for their influence on the effects of variety and energy density on intake.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 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:
* Regularly consume 3 meals per day
* Like, are willing to eat, and do not have allergies to the study foods
* Are willing to refrain from drinking alcohol the day before study visits
* Are willing to consume a consistent breakfast the day of study visits
* Have a BMI between 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Experienced a weight change \>5 kg in the past month
* Are a smoker
* Are an athlete in training
* Take medications or have a health condition known to affect appetite
* Are pregnant or breastfeeding
* Have ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder or depression
* Specialize in the fields of psychology or nutritional sciences.
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.