Sequential Variety for Eating Disorders

Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Eating DisordersSequential Variety - Other
Eligibility
20 - 65
Female

Study Summary

This trial will look at how different meal sizes and variety affects how much people eat.

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

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Study Objectives

2 Primary · 15 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4

Week 1
Change in active eating time
Change in bite count
Change in energy intake
Change in intake by weight
Change in mean bite size
Change in mean drinking rate
Change in mean eating rate
Change in mean sip size
Change in rating of desire to eat food samples
Change in rating of fullness
Change in rating of hunger
Change in rating of nausea
Change in rating of pleasantness of the taste of food samples
Change in rating of prospective consumption
Change in rating of thirst
Change in sip count
Change in switching between bites and sips

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

4 Treatment Groups

Sequential Variety, Large Portion
1 of 4
Sequential Variety, Small Portion
1 of 4
Single-Food, Large Portion
1 of 4
Single-Food, Small Portion
1 of 4

Experimental Treatment

44 Total Participants · 4 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Sequential Variety · No Placebo Group · N/A

Sequential Variety, Large PortionExperimental Group · 2 Interventions: Large Portion, Sequential Variety · Intervention Types: Other, Other
Sequential Variety, Small PortionExperimental Group · 2 Interventions: Sequential Variety, Small Portion · Intervention Types: Other, Other
Single-Food, Large PortionExperimental Group · 2 Interventions: Single-Food, Large Portion · Intervention Types: Other, Other
Single-Food, Small PortionExperimental Group · 2 Interventions: Single-Food, Small Portion · Intervention Types: Other, Other

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: weeks 1, 2, 3, 4

Who is running the clinical trial?

Penn State UniversityLead Sponsor
333 Previous Clinical Trials
121,187 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Eating Disorders
6,256 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders
Jenny Craig, Inc.Industry Sponsor
10 Previous Clinical Trials
815 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 20 - 65 · Female Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination.
You need to eat three meals a day on a regular basis.
Your body weight is within a certain range (18.0 to 35.0 kg/m*m).
References

Frequently Asked Questions

What aims are driving this clinical trial?

"This trial will span 4 weeks, during which the primary outcome of interest is a shift in energy intake. Secondary objectives involve assessing changes in mean sip size (grams per sip), mean eating rate (grams/minute) and active eating time (minutes)." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the total population of participants in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruitment is ongoing for this clinical trial, which was first advertised on September 6th 2022 and last updated 26 days later. The study aims to enrol 44 individuals at a single location." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is it possible for me to participate in this research initiative?

"This trial seeks to enrol 44 individuals aged between 20 and 65 who demonstrate eating behaviours. All candidates must meet these requirements in order to be eligible for the experiment." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Does this clinical trial include those within the geriatric age range?

"This medical trial is open to adults who are between 20 and 65 years old. For those under 18 or above 65, there are 11 other studies available." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Are there any vacancies for volunteers in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is presently enlisting patients. The study was first posted on September 6th 2022 and has most recently been revised on September 26th 2022 - it's looking for 44 volunteers at a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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