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Differences in Length of Telomere in Food Addicted vs Non Food Addicted Persons

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · Dec 9, 2022

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Trial Information

Current as of January 16, 2025

Completed

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ClinConnect Summary

Food Addiction is often accompanied by overweight/obesity and a host of co-morbidities. From previous pilot studies, we have determined it is difficult to treat and behavioral interventions have limited effectiveness. To better understand possible genetic relationships with food addiction, a handful of researchers have begun to examine this proposed relationship. A meta-analysis (Darrow et al., 2016) that reviewed the studies examining the association between psychiatric disorders and telomere length involved 14,827 persons. Additionally, Daubenmier et al. (2012) examined the relationships ...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Obese Food addicted persons between ages 19 and 70
  • • Obese Non Food addicted persons between ages 19 and 70
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • persons with active liver disease
  • • persons with active cancer

Trial Officials

Trina M Aguirre, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Nebraska

About University Of Nebraska

The University of Nebraska is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering scientific discovery, the university collaborates with various healthcare professionals and researchers to conduct rigorous clinical studies across diverse medical fields. The institution prioritizes ethical standards and patient safety while striving to translate research findings into practical solutions that enhance medical practices and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.

Locations

Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States

Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States

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