Free Fatty Acids: Threshold Repeatability Study

NCT ID: NCT01550120

Last Updated: 2013-11-25

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

48 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-03-31

Study Completion Date

2013-11-30

Brief Summary

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This study seeks to determine if non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) taste detection thresholds change with repeated testing. Threshold testing for NEFA taste has been reported by a number of laboratories, including our own; however, these studies have reported data for only one testing occasion. The investigators seek to conduct repeated testing to measure the test-retest reliability of these methods. The investigators believe that with repeated exposure to NEFA, a person's sensitivity increases. The investigators are also testing the efficiency of testing by two methods (forced-choice ascending trial versus staircase). Additionally, the association between taste responses, diet and BMI will be explored.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Taste, Non-esterified Fatty Acids

Keywords

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taste fat threshold sensitivity human

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CROSSOVER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18-55 years old
* in good health
* available for three months
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Purdue University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Richard Mattes

Distinguished Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Richard D Mattes, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Purdue University

Locations

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Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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055-027

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id