Differences in Length of Telomere in Food Addicted vs Non Food Addicted Persons
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · Dec 9, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of January 16, 2025
Completed
Keywords
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 ...
Gender
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
People applied
Timeline
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Estimated completion
Not reported
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