Effects of Meal Characteristics on Appetite

NCT ID: NCT07178405

Last Updated: 2025-10-03

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-29

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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The overall aim of the study is to determine effects of different meal characteristics on energy intake, eating rate and appetite.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions Appetite

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

FACTORIAL

2\*2 factorial
Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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LL

Meal low in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Meal low in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Meal low in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

LH

Meal low in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Meal low in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Meal low in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

HL

Meal high in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Meal high in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Meal high in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

HH

Meal high in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Meal high in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Meal high in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Interventions

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Meal low in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Meal low in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Meal low in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Meal low in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Meal high in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Meal high in energy density, low in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Meal high in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Meal high in energy density, high in ultra-processed food

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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LL LH HL HH

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-64 years
* Body mass index (BMI) 18.5-35.0 kg/m2
* Weight stability the last 3 months +/-5%

Exclusion Criteria

* Food allergies, intolerances or preferences preventing consumption of any products included in the study.
* Unable to sufficiently understand written and spoken Swedish or English to provide written consent and understand information and instructions from the study personal.
* Pregnant, lactating or planning a pregnancy during the study period.
* History of stomach or gastrointestinal conditions or major gastrointestinal surgery (Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, malabsorption, colostomy, bowel resection, gastric bypass surgery etc.)
* Type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
* Drug treated thyroid disorder

•- Following any weight reduction program or having followed one during the last 6 months prior to screening.
* Medication for weight reduction purpose effecting appetite or fat absorption (e.g. GLP-1 analogues, orlistat)
* Severe dysfunctional eating behavior based on Three Factor Eating Questionnaire
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

64 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Göteborg University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Linnea Bärebring, PhD, Associate professor

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Göteborg University

Locations

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University of Gothenburg

Gothenburg, , Sweden

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Sweden

Central Contacts

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Linnea Bärebring, PhD, Associate professor

Role: CONTACT

+46317863771

Therese Karlsson, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+4631-786 32 81

Facility Contacts

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Linnea Bärebring, PhD, Associate professor

Role: primary

+46317863771

Therese Karlsson, PhD

Role: backup

+4631-7863281

Other Identifiers

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2025-02415-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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