Satiety and Food IntakeNCT07127393
Adding Chondrus Crispus Seaweeds to a Meal: Effect on Sensory Perception, Physical Comfort, Satiety and Food Intake
A study testing Food in people with Satiety and Food Intake and Sensory Evaluation, run by Mount Saint Vincent University at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The study investigates the sensory characteristics, consumer perception and the effect on satiety and food intake of the meal with added Chondrus crispus seaweed produced by Acadian Seaplants in Atlantic Canada. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 35 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Satiety and Food Intake, Sensory Evaluation, Physical Comfort
- What is being tested?
- Food
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- 30 Sep 2021to 31 Mar 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 19 to 35 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Young healthy adult males
Who cannot join
- Having any diseases
- Smoking, consuming cannabis
- Skipping breakfast regularly
- Disordered eating patterns
- Taking certain medications that may affect the central and peripheral mechanisms of food intake regulation, cognitive performance and sedative medications
- Food allergies and aversion towards seaweeds
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Sensory Evaluation of Foods Formulated With Seaweeds and Their Effect on Satiety and Food Intake
The study investigates the sensory characteristics, consumer perception and the effect on satiety and food intake of the meal with added Chondrus crispus seaweed produced by Acadian Seaplants in Atlantic Canada.
- Being tested
- Food
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
FoodOther
Meal with seaweed
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Meal with seaweed | Experimental | Omelette with added Chondrus crispus seaweeds Receives: Other: Food |
| Meal without seaweed | Experimental | Omelette Receives: Other: Food |
| Water Control | Experimental | Potable water Receives: Other: Food |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Subjective Appetite
The average subjective appetite is a result of the desire to eat, hunger, prospective food consumption, and fullness.
Measured: 0-120 minutes
Food Intake
Ad libitum food intake is being measured with crustless pizza until the participants feel comfortably full.
Measured: 120 minutes
Secondary outcomes (3)
Physical Comfort
The subjective feelings of gastrointestinal discomfort, wellness, perceived energy, and fatigue levels.
Measured: 0-120 minutes
Mastication
The number of chewing cycles per bite.
Measured: 5 minutes
Taste and other sensory characteristics
The hedonic and intensity perceptions, including pleasantness, taste, texture, chewing, and other sensory characteristics.
Measured: 0, 120 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Aug 2025
- Study start30 Sep 2021
- Primary completion30 Jul 2025
- Study completion31 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Satiety and Food IntakeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Acadian Seaplants
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Bohdan Luhovyy, Mount Saint Vincent University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07127393
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-001
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 7 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Sensory Evaluation of Foods Formulated With Seaweeds and Their Effect on Satiety and Food Intake
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07127393
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-001
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mount Saint Vincent UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Acadian Seaplants
- Study start
- 30 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Aug 2025 (actual)
- 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.
The study investigates the sensory characteristics, consumer perception and the effect on satiety and food intake of the meal with added Chondrus crispus seaweed produced by Acadian Seaplants in Atlantic Canada.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Meal with seaweed | Experimental | Other: FoodOmelette with added Chondrus crispus seaweeds |
| Meal without seaweed | Experimental | Other: FoodOmelette |
| Water Control | Experimental | Other: FoodPotable water |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 35 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Young healthy adult males
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having any diseases
- Smoking, consuming cannabis
- Skipping breakfast regularly
- Disordered eating patterns
- Taking certain medications that may affect the central and peripheral mechanisms of food intake regulation, cognitive performance and sedative medications
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| FoodMeal with seaweed | Other | Meal with seaweed, Meal without seaweed, Water Control |
Primary outcome
Subjective Appetite
Time frame: 0-120 minutes
The average subjective appetite is a result of the desire to eat, hunger, prospective food consumption, and fullness.
Food Intake
Time frame: 120 minutes
Ad libitum food intake is being measured with crustless pizza until the participants feel comfortably full.
3 secondary outcomes
Physical Comfort
Time frame: 0-120 minutes
Mastication
Time frame: 5 minutes
Taste and other sensory characteristics
Time frame: 0, 120 minutes
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 7 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Food in people with Satiety and Food Intake and Sensory Evaluation, run by Mount Saint Vincent University at 1 site in Canada.
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 6 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 7 Oct 2026. 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 Canada. 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?
Subjective Appetite (time frame: 0-120 minutes). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 7 Oct 2026.