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Protein Intake Patterns for Obesity Management

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Recruiting
Led By Shanon Casperson, PhD
Research Sponsored by USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Free of any major illness/disease
Females of childbearing age must be on birth control for a minimum of 3 months prior to study start and have regular menstrual cycles
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 hours after meal consumption
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will see if changing when you eat protein affects how your body uses food for energy, and if it reduces snack cravings.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with a BMI < 25 or between 30-34.5, who are generally healthy and have not had significant weight changes recently. Women of childbearing age must use birth control and have regular cycles. Participants should eat normal amounts of protein and maintain consistent activity levels.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates how the timing of protein intake affects energy metabolism and the desire to snack. It compares two patterns: even distribution of protein throughout the day versus a high-protein breakfast with less at other meals.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves dietary adjustments rather than medication, side effects may include changes in digestion or appetite but are expected to be minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I do not have any major illnesses.
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I have been on birth control for at least 3 months and have regular periods.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 hours after meal consumption
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 hours after meal consumption for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Fat, carbohydrate, and protein utilization
Relative reinforcing value (RRV) of energy-dense snack foods
Secondary outcome measures
Peripheral neurotransmitter metabolites
Psychoactive Effect Questionnaire
Satiety visual analog scales

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Skewed proteinExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Menu to provide 90 g of protein per day in a skewed distribution of 10 g at breakfast, 15 g at lunch and 65 g at dinner.
Group II: Even proteinExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Menu to provide 90 g of protein per day in an even distribution of 30 g at each meal.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research CenterLead Sponsor
57 Previous Clinical Trials
5,259 Total Patients Enrolled
22 Trials studying Obesity
1,059 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Shanon Casperson, PhDPrincipal Investigator - USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
9 Previous Clinical Trials
209 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Obesity
87 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Media Library

Even protein Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02795442 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: Even protein, Skewed protein
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Even protein Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02795442 — N/A
Even protein 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02795442 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are being evaluated in this experiment?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov states that this investigation, first published on June 1st 2016, is currently recruiting volunteers. Forty individuals need to be accepted from one research site."

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Are enrollment positions still available for this investigation?

"According to information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is currently looking for participants; the initial posting was made on June 1st 2016 and the latest update was carried out on September 15th 2022."

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Am I eligible to be included in this research endeavor?

"This study is enrolling 40 corpulent individuals aged between 20 and 60 years old. Specifically, female candidates of childbearing age must take contraceptives for a span not shorter than 3 months before the trial's commencement and present regular menstrual cycles; they should also be generally healthy, abide by an adequate protein intake (10 to 30%), maintain consistent daily activity patterns in the prior three months, possess BMI under 25 kg/m2 or one that is higher but lower than 34.5 kg/m2, and have means of transportation to reach the Center."

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Is this trial open to individuals of an advanced age?

"The study has set parameters for age eligibility, which is a minimum of 20 years old and maximum of 60."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Kansas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Daily Protein Intake Patterns on Energy Metabolism and the Motivation to Snack
Shanon Casperson 2016. "Daily Protein Intake Patterns on Energy Metabolism and the Motivation to Snack". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02795442.
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