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Investigating in Humans the Impact of Training Status on Dietary Consumption With Direct Measurement of Ingestive Behaviour
Led by Michele Serra · Updated on 2025-07-24
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
35 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
Michele Serra
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of the research project is to investigate the influence of training status on ingestive behavior and postprandial physiological responses in the human body. The investigators aim to understand how regular training influences the choice and amount of food consumed, as well as the associated physiological processes, including changes in the spectrum of gut hormones. The investigators are particularly interested in how these factors differ between individuals who train regularly compared to those who do not follow a structured training program. The research project aims to translate findings from previous animal experiments to humans and to examine whether and how training affects food handling and physiological responses, similar to observations made in rodents. This information could significantly contribute to improving recommendations for diet and physical activity in the population.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigating in Humans the Impact of Training Status on Dietary Consumption With Direct Measurement of Ingestive Behaviour
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Training status classified as "trained" or "untrained"
- Chronological age 6 18 and 4 35
- Body Mass Index 6 18.5 and 4 26
- Current enrolment in a university
- Language: English or German, with sufficient English proficiency to fill out the food questionnaire
- Ability and willingness to participate in the study
- Voluntarily signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of previous metabolic and bariatric surgery
- Current use of medications for medical treatment (excluding contraceptive measures)
- Current use of over-the-counter medications for weight loss or appetite control
- Current medical diagnosis of metabolic disorders such as type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
- Use of antibiotics in the last two months
- History of use of probiotics (excluding yogurt and sauerkraut)
- Smoking
- Biological or surgical menopause
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Pregnancy, lactation, or current attempt of conception
- History of chronic substance abuse
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8091
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Research Team
M
Michele Serra, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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