Discretionary Calories Clinical Trial
Official title:
Discretionary Food Sources and Stress Perception
| Verified date | October 2017 |
| Source | University of Minnesota - Clinical and Translational Science Institute |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | |
| Study type | Interventional |
Purpose:
The objective of this study is to determine the effect different sources and forms of
discretionary foods have on stress perception in healthy adults in a free living, real world
setting.
Rationale:
The rationale for conducting this study is to test the effects of sugar-sweetened beverages
and grain-based desserts have on perceived health and stress perception, since the evidence
for this topic is limited.
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Enrollment | 0 |
| Est. completion date | February 2015 |
| Est. primary completion date | February 2015 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Adults who consume sugar sweetened beverages and grain based desserts and candy on a regular basis - Free from major illnesses or chronic disease - Willing to consume amount of beverages and food provided to supplement usual dietary habits during each period Exclusion Criteria: - Recently lost a significant amount or looking to lose weight - Recently begun a new diet or exercise regimen - Pregnant or nursing women - Report restrained eater or having less than 51% control over food preparation |
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | University of Minnesota West Bank Office Building | Minneapolis | Minnesota |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| University of Minnesota - Clinical and Translational Science Institute |
United States,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Stress Perception | A questionnaire adapted from the SF-12 will be used to measure stress perception. | 12 weeks | |
| Secondary | Body Weight | A digital scale will be used to measure body weight. | 12 weeks |