Status:
COMPLETED
Metabolic Effect of New Foods Through Gut-brain Axis
Lead Sponsor:
Federico II University
Conditions:
Obesity
Overweight
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A diet high in easily obtained energy-dense foods leads to the problems of overweight and obesity common in the developed world. Foods enriched with fiber or bitter compounds may increase satiety and ...
Detailed Description
Overweight and obesity are health problems of utmost importance to the world population. The continuous development and consumption of high-energy foods at a low cost is correlated with an increased r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Normal body weight: Body Mass Index between 20 - 30
- Healthy by medical assessment
- Signed a written informed consent form
- Habitually consumes breakfast
Exclusion
- Pregnant or breast feeding
- Diagnosed with intestinal or metabolic diseases/disorders, such as diabetes, renal, hepatic or pancreatic disorders, or ulcers
- Has hypertension or high cholesterol
- Food allergies and food intolerances including celiac disease and lactose intolerance
- Previous abdominal or gastrointestinal surgery
- Regular consumption of medication or drugs (including cannabis)
- Antibiotic or prebiotic therapy within the previous 2 months of the study
- Unwillingness to consume experimental foods
- Concurrent participation or previous participation in another clinical trial during the past year
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01851304
Start Date
September 1 2014
End Date
August 1 2015
Last Update
October 2 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Agriculture and Food Science
Portici, Italy, 80055