Clinical trials: Appetite Regulation, open to volunteers
Overweight and Obese Adults, High Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIE)
Acute Effects of Isoenergetic HIIE vs. MICE on Key Parameters of Fat Mass Loss in Young Females With Overweight or Obesity
Overweight and obesity, particularly increased total and/or abdominal fat mass (FM), are strongly linked to the development of cardiovascular diseases.
- Trial name
- COMEFIT (NCT06868862)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laboratoire des Adaptations Métaboliques à l'Exercice en conditions Physiologiques et Pathologiques
Anorexia of Aging, Malnutrition or Risk of Malnutrition
The SAVOR Study: Appetite and Physiological Responses
The study aims to identify key physiological factors that differentiate older adults with healthy appetites from those experiencing appetite decline.
- Trial name
- SAVOR (NCT07636369)
- Testing
- Shredded Chicken Congee
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
Malnutrition Elderly, Protein Malnutrition
The Effect of a Plant-based, Protein-dense Sauce on Essential Amino Acid Concentrations and Gut Fullness in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether meals fortified with plant-based high protein sauce (ProSauce) provide better metabolic availability of essential amino acids compared to meals with standard lower-protein…
- Trial name
- ProSauce (NCT06965699)
- Testing
- ProSauce, low-protein sauce
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Type 2 Diabetes, Appetite Regulation
GLycaemic Outcomes With Whey Protein in ageING
The goal of this placebo-controlled, partial crossover design study is to identify the impact of consuming whey protein before meals on free-living glucose control in older adults living with type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Appetite Regulation, Whey Protein, Ageing and Geriatric Health
- Trial name
- GLOWING (NCT07285811)
- Testing
- Glycaemic control with whey protein, Glycaemic control with different doses of whey protein
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Glycemic Response to Feeding in Healthy Participants, Postprandial Amino Acid Concentrations
Comparison of Dairy and Plant-based Alternatives in Adolescents and Older Adults
The purpose of the Dairy vs Plant study is to compare the effects of dairy and plant-based alternative products on blood sugar regulation and nutrient quality in adolescents and older adults.
- Conditions
- Glycemic Response to Feeding in Healthy Participants, Postprandial Amino Acid Concentrations, Appetite Regulation
- Trial name
- NCT06874400
- Testing
- Dairy, Plant-based alternative
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Overweight
Physical Inactivity and Appetite Regulation
The goal of this parallel-group, two-arm, assessor-blinded, randomised clinical trial is to investigate the effects of reducing physical activity on food intake and satiety in physically active and healthy males, 40-55 years of…
- Trial name
- NCT06240208
- Testing
- Inactivity
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Obesity, Childhood
Development of an Eating Behavior Risk Score
This study will explore how children's eating behaviors are connected to brain activity and body fat levels. Researchers are especially interested in a behavior pattern called the PACE phenotype, which includes how much children…
- Trial name
- PACE (NCT07266506)
- Testing
- Assessment of PACE Eating Phenotype and Related Behavioral and Neurobiological Measures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Healthy Participants, Healthy Adult Subject
Satiety, Microbiome, Appetite Regulation, and Tracking Energy Across Targeted Snacks: Chronic Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how eating different snack foods affects long term hunger and gut health in healthy adults. The study will be conducted remotely over 7 weeks.
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants, Healthy Adult Subject, Healthy Subjects, Healthy Adult Volunteer
- Trial name
- SMARTEATS-RCT (NCT07782593)
- Testing
- High-fibre plant-based snack bar, Control snack bars
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zoe Global Limited
Appetite Regulation, Healthy Young Adults
Satiety Evaluation of Mature Okra Flour-incorporated Biscuit
This study aims to evaluate whether eating biscuits made with mature okra flour can help young adults feel fuller (enhance satiety) and change certain blood markers compared to eating standard biscuits.
- Trial name
- MOFB (NCT07631663)
- Testing
- Mature Okra Flour-incorporated Biscuit (MOFB), Control Biscuit
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Obesity & Overweight, Cardiometabolic Health Indicators
Tirzepatide Impact Assessment Study
This study examines how two different weight-loss strategies affect heart and metabolic health, as well as changes at the molecular level in the body.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Cardiometabolic Health Indicators, Addiction, Eating Disorders
- Trial name
- TIA (NCT07740291)
- Testing
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy, Structured Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Energy Balance, Energy Expenditure
Effect of Resistance Exercise on Energy Balance and Appetite Regulation in Males and Females
There is growing evidence that males and females may exhibit different acute responses and long-term adaptations to exercise training.
- Conditions
- Energy Balance, Energy Expenditure, Males and Females, Resistance Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07444021
- Testing
- resistance exercise (males), resistance exercise (females)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Healthy Participants, Healthy Adult Subject
Satiety, Microbiome, Appetite Regulation, and Tracking Energy Across Targeted Snacks: Acute Postprandial Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how eating different snack foods affects acute hunger, energy intake and eating behaviour in healthy adults. The study will be conducted remotely over 5 days.
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants, Healthy Adult Subject, Healthy Subjects, Healthy Adult Volunteer
- Trial name
- SMARTEATS-PP (NCT07776418)
- Testing
- High-fibre plant-based snack bar, Control snack bars
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zoe Global Limited
Energy Balance, Physiology - Regulation of Appetite and Food Intake
The Role of Estradiol and Progesterone on Appetite Regulation and Energy Balance
The goal of this study is to determine if estradiol and progesterone are involved in appetite regulation and energy balance. The study aims to complete a 13 day randomized controlled trial (RCT) where oral supplementation of…
- Trial name
- E2 & P4 in EB (NCT07620587)
- Testing
- Estradiol Only, Progesterone Only, Estradiol and Progesterone Combination
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wilfrid Laurier University
Obesity, Weight Gain
Exercise, Brain Activity, and Weight Maintenance
This study aims to explore how HIIT influences brain function, neural and molecular pathways related to weight control, setting the stage for future obesity intervention research.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Gain, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Appetitive Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT06511310
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Circadian Misalignment, Sex Differences
Does Circadian Misalignment Have Sex-Specific Effects on Metabolism?
This study will test whether biological sex influences how the body responds to circadian misalignment-a mismatch between the internal body clock and the timing of sleep and eating (as can occur with shift work or jet lag).
- Trial name
- NCT07441265
- Testing
- Day shift, Night shift
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Food Preferences, Satiety and Food Intake
Sustainable and Inclusive Use of Alternative Proteins in Mediterranean Supply Chains (CIPROMED)
This study investigates the effects of foods enriched with alternative protein sources, including edible insects, microalgae, hemp, and legumes, on appetite regulation, satiety, food preferences, and metabolic health in healthy…
- Conditions
- Food Preferences, Satiety and Food Intake, Appetite Regulation, Overweight (BMI > 25)
- Trial name
- CIPROMED (NCT07553936)
- Testing
- Mediterranean Diet with Control Products (chronic phase), Mediterranean Diet with Insect Protein Bread (chronic phase), Mediterranean Diet with Seaweed-Based Burger (chronic phase)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna
Healthy, Overweight (BMI > 25)
Effect of Probiotics on Appetite Regulation in Adults With Overweight/Obesity
The goal of this 16-week randomised, placebo-controlled parallel study is to investigate the effect of a newly formed probiotic supplement on satiety and gut microbiota composition in healthy men and women with overweight or…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Overweight (BMI > 25), Overweight , Obesity, Male
- Trial name
- ProBiSat (NCT07715955)
- Testing
- Probiotic supplementation
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Dietary Intervention
Eating to Adjust the Timing System
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of dietary composition on the rhythms of food intake, appetite regulation, and rhythms of energy expenditure.
- Trial name
- EATS (NCT05800990)
- Testing
- dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Time Restricted Feeding Model in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a 16:8 time-restricted feeding (TRF) model on anthropometric, metabolic, and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- NCT06807775
- Testing
- Dietary Intervention (time-restricted feeding model (16:8)), Dietary Intervention (energy restricted dietary intervention)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Brain Insulin Sensitivity, Brain Vascular Function
High-Dairy Food Patterns and Gut-Brain Axis
Disturbances in brain insulin sensitivity are associated not only with obesity and type 2 diabetes, but also with brain aging and cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Brain Insulin Sensitivity, Brain Vascular Function, Cerebral Blood Flow, Cognitive Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07355309
- Testing
- High-dairy food pattern, Low-dairy food pattern
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center