Influence of Food Texture on Appetite Control, Gastric Emptying, and Energy Expenditure
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF KIEL · Feb 24, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 27, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is exploring how different types of meals—specifically, liquid versus semi-solid—affect our appetite and energy balance. Researchers want to understand if drinking a protein-rich liquid meal makes people feel less full, leading them to eat more at their next meal compared to eating the same amount of protein in oatmeal. They also want to see if drinking a protein shake along with oatmeal affects how much people eat compared to drinking a non-caloric soft drink with their oatmeal.
To participate in this study, you need to be a healthy adult between the ages of 18 and 40, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 19 and 35. You should have a low to medium level of physical activity and women must be in a regular menstrual cycle phase during the study. If you qualify, you'll spend four days in a special room where your body's energy use will be monitored. During this time, you'll have specific meals for breakfast and be able to choose what to eat for lunch. This research could help us understand how different food textures influence our hunger and eating habits!
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • healthy males and females
- • Body Mass Index between 19-35 kg/m2
- • low to medium habitual physical activity
- • women with regular menstrual cycle (during intervention in follicular phase)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • smoking (cigarettes + cannabis)
- • chronic illnesses
- • regular intake of medication
- • Anemia and/or iron deficiency
- • food allergies / intolerances
- • vegans
- • regular high physical activity (exercise \>1 hour/d)
- • current weight loss diet / weight loss of \>5 kg in the last 3 months
- • restraint eaters (according to the German version of the 'Three-Factor-Eating-Questionnaire', Stunkard und Messick (1985))
- • active participation in another trial
- • pregnant / lactating women
- • persons incapable of giving informed legal consent
About University Of Kiel
The University of Kiel, a distinguished institution located in Germany, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive expertise in various fields, including medicine, life sciences, and public health, to conduct rigorous and ethical research. The University of Kiel is committed to improving patient outcomes and contributing to the scientific community by fostering a culture of research excellence and integrity. Through its clinical trials, the university aims to translate scientific discoveries into tangible healthcare solutions, addressing critical health challenges and enhancing the quality of life for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Kiel, , Germany
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Anja Bosy-Westphal, PhD, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Kiel, Department of Human Nutrition
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported