Efficacy of Satisens® in Reducing Emotional Eating

NCT ID: NCT07079046

Last Updated: 2025-07-22

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

84 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-31

Study Completion Date

2026-06-30

Brief Summary

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This study evaluates the efficacy of Satisens®, a dietary supplement composed of plant extracts, in reducing emotional eating and sweet cravings in healthy adults. The study will analyze hormonal, neurotransmitter, and inflammatory markers to understand the underlying mechanisms.

Detailed Description

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This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Satisens®, a dietary supplement composed of lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora), hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), and saffron (Crocus sativus), in reducing emotional eating and sweet cravings in healthy adults. The supplement is hypothesized to modulate appetite through neuroendocrine and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

The study is a prospective, longitudinal, mixed-method, analytical, and experimental clinical trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention or placebo groups. The intervention group will receive two capsules of Satisens® daily for 8 weeks, with a subgroup continuing for an additional 4 weeks or switching to placebo. The placebo group will receive identical capsules without active ingredients.

Primary outcomes include changes in emotional eating, appetite, sweet cravings, body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio. Secondary outcomes include blood levels of appetite-related hormones, neurotransmitters, and inflammatory markers.

Emotional eating will be assessed using validated questionnaires (EEQ, VAS, PFS). Blood samples will be analyzed using chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. Statistical analysis will include paired t-tests or Wilcoxon tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling.

The study has received ethical approval from the Ethics Committee of the Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir (code: UCV/2024-2025/015) and complies with the Declaration of Helsinki and GDPR regulations.

Conditions

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Emotional Eating Overweight or Obesity Hormonal Changes Neurotransmitter Agents Food Cravings Appetite Regulation Body Weight Inflammation Biomarkers

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This is a prospective, longitudinal, mixed-method, analytical, and experimental clinical trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: an intervention group receiving Satisens® for 8 weeks, a placebo group, and a subgroup of the intervention group that will either continue with Satisens® or switch to placebo for an additional 4 weeks. The study uses a parallel assignment model to compare the effects of the intervention on emotional eating, appetite, and related biomarkers.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors
This is a double-blind study. Neither the participants nor the investigators will know whether the subject is receiving Satisens® or placebo. The placebo capsules are identical in appearance and administration schedule to the active product.

Study Groups

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Arm 1: Satisens® 8 Weeks

Participants receive 2 capsules of Satisens® daily for 8 weeks. The supplement contains lemon verbena, hibiscus, saffron, and other plant extracts. Capsules are taken with breakfast or lunch.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Intervention 1: Satisens®

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

A dietary supplement composed of lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora), hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), saffron (Crocus sativus), and carob extract. Administered as 2 capsules daily with breakfast or lunch. Used to modulate appetite, emotional eating, and inflammatory markers.

Arm 1.1: Satisens® 12 Weeks

Subgroup of Arm 1 continues with Satisens® for an additional 4 weeks (total 12 weeks). Same dosage and administration as initial 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Intervention 1: Satisens®

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

A dietary supplement composed of lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora), hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), saffron (Crocus sativus), and carob extract. Administered as 2 capsules daily with breakfast or lunch. Used to modulate appetite, emotional eating, and inflammatory markers.

Arm 1.2: Satisens® 8 Weeks + Placebo 4 Weeks

Subgroup of Arm 1 receives Satisens® for 8 weeks followed by placebo for 4 weeks. Placebo capsules are identical in appearance and administration.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Intervention 1: Satisens®

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

A dietary supplement composed of lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora), hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), saffron (Crocus sativus), and carob extract. Administered as 2 capsules daily with breakfast or lunch. Used to modulate appetite, emotional eating, and inflammatory markers.

Intervention 2: Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Identical in appearance to the active supplement. Contains water with sucrose and no active ingredients. Administered as 2 capsules daily with breakfast or lunch.

Arm 2: Placebo 8 Weeks

Participants receive placebo capsules for 8 weeks. Capsules are identical in appearance to Satisens® and contain inert ingredients.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Intervention 2: Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Identical in appearance to the active supplement. Contains water with sucrose and no active ingredients. Administered as 2 capsules daily with breakfast or lunch.

Interventions

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Intervention 1: Satisens®

A dietary supplement composed of lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora), hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), saffron (Crocus sativus), and carob extract. Administered as 2 capsules daily with breakfast or lunch. Used to modulate appetite, emotional eating, and inflammatory markers.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Intervention 2: Placebo

Identical in appearance to the active supplement. Contains water with sucrose and no active ingredients. Administered as 2 capsules daily with breakfast or lunch.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Other Intervention Names

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Satisens® Plant-based satiety supplement Placebo capsule Sucrose capsule

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18 to 65 years
* Healthy individuals without chronic diseases
* Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Individuals taking medications or supplements that may interfere with study variables
* Individuals engaging in more than 3 hours of active exercise per week
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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VINABAS FORMULATIONS SL

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

José Enrique de la Rubia Ortí, Ph

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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José Enrique de la Rubia Ortí, Ph

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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José Enrique Dr. de la Rubia Ortí, PhD in Pharmacy

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

Gonzalo Mariscal Ruiz-Rico

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

Ana Belén Carriquí Suárez

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Valencia

Locations

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Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir - Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud

Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Site Status

Countries

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Spain

Central Contacts

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José Enrique Dr. de la Rubia Ortí, PhD in Pharmacy

Role: CONTACT

+34 963 637 412 ext. 4240

María Dr. Benlloch García, PhD in Biology

Role: CONTACT

+34 963 637 412 ext. 4555

Facility Contacts

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José Enrique Dr. de la Rubia Ortí, PhD in Pharmacy

Role: primary

+34 963 637 412 ext. 4240

María Dr. Benlloch García, PhD in Biology

Role: backup

+34 963 637 412 ext. 4555

Related Links

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https://www.ucv.es

Official website of Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, where the study is being conducted.

https://portalcientifico.ucv.es/es/ipublic/researcher/324253

Official profile of Dr. José Enrique de la Rubia Ortí and his research group "El estrés y la enfermedad" at the Catholic University of Valencia. Includes academic background, research lines, and scientific publications.

https://ivbwellness.com

Official website of IVB Wellness Lab, the company collaborating on the clinical trial. Founded by Dr. Isabel Viña Bas, the company develops scientifically backed nutritional supplements, including SatiSens.

https://www.ucv.es/actualidad/todas-las-noticias/estudian-un-suplemento-a-base-de-azafran-para-combatir-los-antojos-dulces

Official news release from the Catholic University of Valencia announcing the clinical trial on a saffron-based supplement aimed at reducing sweet cravings and emotional eating.

https://okdiario.com/salud/azafran-nuevo-ozempic-que-reduce-antojos-dulces-mejora-saciedad-14146516

Media article discussing the potential of the saffron-based supplement SatiSens as a natural alternative to appetite suppressants, highlighting its role in the clinical trial.

Other Identifiers

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UCV/2024-2025/015

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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