Clinical trial for Overweight/Obesity
Official title Snacking Effects on the Brain Response to Foods and Satiety During Dieting
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07428187
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether certain snacks change how the brain reacts to food and how full you feel while dieting.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an adult who is overweight or obese and want to try a diet plan.
- What's involved
- You will eat different snacks and have your brain activity measured. You will also report how full you feel after eating.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts a few weeks and includes several visits for snack sessions and brain scans.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 45
You may be able to join if
- 25-45 years old
- BMI at least 27 kg/m2
- Comfortable completing a weight-loss intervention\\
- Willing to consume a daily snack of either walnuts or pretzels
You likely can't join if
- Nut or wheat allergy
- History of bariatric surgery
- Current eating disorder
- Current illicit substance use
- Current pregnancy, lactation (or less than 3 months after stopping lactation), or less than 6 months postpartum
- Uncontrolled hypertension (\>160/100 mmHg)
See the full eligibility criteria
- 25-45 years old
- BMI at least 27 kg/m2
- Comfortable completing a weight-loss intervention\\
- Willing to consume a daily snack of either walnuts or pretzels
- Nut or wheat allergy
- History of bariatric surgery
- Current eating disorder
- Current illicit substance use
- Current pregnancy, lactation (or less than 3 months after stopping lactation), or less than 6 months postpartum
- Uncontrolled hypertension (\>160/100 mmHg)
- Significant endocrine/metabolic disease kidney disease, liver disease, or blood disease that would be anticipated to affect study results
- Taking injectable medications, sulfonylureas, or meglitinides for diabetes treatment
- Taking weight-loss medications, or steroids within \~3 months prior to study participation (e.g., GLP-1 receptor agonists)
- Significant mental health changes within \~3 months prior to study participation (e.g., medication adjustments, new psychiatric diagnoses, hospitalization relating to mental health concerns)
- Neurological illnesses or injury that would be anticipated to affect MRI data
- Weight change greater than 10% within 3 months prior to study participation
- Currently participating in another weight-loss study
- Not comfortable eating the study-provided meals (with allowances for dietary preferences) and/or following a highly restrictive diet (e.g., vegan)
- MRI-specific exclusion criteria (e.g., metal in the body, weight \>500 lbs
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 25 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Aurora, Colorado, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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