PersonalityVegMed 2013NCT02055677
Personality Profiles, Values and Empathy: Differences Between Ovo/Lacto-vegetarians and Vegans
An observational study of Personality, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
Main goal is to collect and analyze possible differences between ovo / lacto-vegetarians and vegans with respect to their personality profiles, values and empathy through validated questionnaires. Main hypothesis: vegans and ovo / lacto-vegetarians differ in their personality, empathy and values Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Personality
- How many people
- 10,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- Jan 2014to Jul 2014
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: 5000-10000 vegetarian volunteers
Who may be able to join
- Age 18-80 years of age
Who cannot join
- Age under 18 and above 80 years of age
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Germany1 site
Charité Medical University, Germany
Berlin, State of Berlin, 10117
About this study
Main goal is to collect and analyze possible differences between ovo / lacto-vegetarians and vegans with respect to their personality profiles, values and empathy through validated questionnaires. Main hypothesis: vegans and ovo / lacto-vegetarians differ in their personality, empathy and values
- Conditions
- Personality
- Keywords
- personality profiles, values, empathy, quality of life, vegetarians, vegans
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Big Five SOEP Inventory
Validated Questionnaire
Measured: Once at baseline
Secondary outcomes (1)
Other Validated Questionnaires
WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire Empathizing Scale (Short Form) Portraits Value Questionnaire Likert Scales
Measured: Once at baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Feb 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2014
- Primary completionApr 2014
- Study completionJul 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for PersonalityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Charite University, Berlin, GermanyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 10,000 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Universität Duisburg-Essen
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Andreas Michalsen, Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Investigators
- Andreas Michalsen, MD, Principal investigator, Charité Medical University, Germany
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02055677
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VegMed2013
- Acronym
- VegMed 2013
- Status last verified
- Jul 2014
- First submitted
- 31 Oct 2013
- Last updated
- 18 Jul 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Kessler CS, Michalsen A, Holler S, Murthy VS, Cramer H. How empathic are vegan medical professionals compared to others? Leads from a paper-pencil-survey. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018 May;72(5):780-784. doi: 10.1038/s41430-017-0007-8. Epub 2017 Nov 6.
PubMed 29748650
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Jul 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Personality Profiles, Values and Empathy: Differences Between Ovo/Lacto-vegetarians and Vegans
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02055677
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VegMed 2013 / VegMed2013
- Conditions
- Personality
- Keywords
- personality profiles, values, empathy, quality of life, vegetarians, vegans
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10,000 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, GermanyUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Universität Duisburg-Essen
- Study start
- Jan 2014
- Primary completion
- Apr 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Feb 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Main goal is to collect and analyze possible differences between ovo / lacto-vegetarians and vegans with respect to their personality profiles, values and empathy through validated questionnaires. Main hypothesis: vegans and ovo / lacto-vegetarians differ in their personality, empathy and values
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 5000-10000 vegetarian volunteers
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Age 18-80 years of age
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Age under 18 and above 80 years of age
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Big Five SOEP Inventory
Time frame: Once at baseline
Validated Questionnaire
1 secondary outcome
Other Validated Questionnaires
Time frame: Once at baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Jul 2014.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 29748650Kessler CS, Michalsen A, Holler S, Murthy VS, Cramer H. How empathic are vegan medical professionals compared to others? Leads from a paper-pencil-survey. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018 May;72(5):780-784. doi: 10.1038/s41430-017-0007-8. Epub 2017 Nov 6.
- Charité Medical University WebsiteLink provided by the sponsor.
Related trials for Personality
Recruiting
Combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation With Emotion Regulation Skills Training in Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA in Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
RecruitingObservational study
Sensation Seeking and TMS Response in TRD
MDD, Severe Depression
Not yet recruiting
tDCS and Symptom Provocation in Treatment-Resistant OCD
Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder
RecruitingPhase 2
SONATA Dose Duration LIFU for OCD
Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Andreas Michalsen, MD principal investigator
Charité Medical University, Germany
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Personality, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jul 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Big Five SOEP Inventory (time frame: Once at baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02055677, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jul 2014.